NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun, 15 – National Police Service Spokesperson Bruno Shioso has issued a status update on the shocking Ongata Rongai Robbery incident where 6 armed assailants ransacked a house in kandisi area before threatening a female victim at gunpoint.
According to Shioso, four suspects have so far been arrested by detectives and are said to have recorded statements, aiding sleuth’s investigations.
The four are expected to be arraigned in court.
“In due course of the investigation, detectives have recovered one pistol make browning, some cash money proceeds of the robbery, and items of clothing worn by the robbers on that fateful night,” read a section of the statement.
Police have since widened their dragnet in a bid to arrest the other suspects said to be terrorizing residents in the area.
“The public is equally requested to cooperate with the police and share valuable information towards this end. Information may be shared with any police officer, nearest police station or through police hotlines 9999/112/911 and 0800722203 to Fichaua kwa DCI,” said Shioso.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i and Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai on Monday said the full force of the national police service will be dispatched to Kandisi area, in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado county after a shocking robbery with violence incident was captured on CCTV cameras depicting at least 6 heavily armed men wielding AK-47 assault rifles, a pistol, and even machetes reign terror on a house while holding hostage a female victim.
The two who visited the area condemned the incident and said that a contingent of police officers have already been deployed to the area.
Following the incident, Mutyambai has also directed local police divisions to compile and forward incident reports of robbery cases in a bid to establish whether the criminal gang has set their networks in the area.
“Give the chief the names of these people…tell them these are the people that are frustrating and disturbing you. You can even seek a private audience with them and tell them,” said Matiang’i.
“I will establish my own team to identify these people…give us this information early, I have faith you will cooperate with us,” said Mutyambai.
Also, police have directed that bars and wine and spirits joints be regulated and controlled from operating between Kandisi and Rimpa stage near the area of the incident.
A team from the directorate of criminal investigations visited the area and home of the incident where they analyzed the CCTV footage, questioned neigbours and victims as well as conducted dusting and collection of fingerprints at the scene.
“If there is anyone amongst you that is part of this let them be warned,” said Mutyambai.
How Did The Robbery With Violence Incident Occur?
According to preliminary reports, CCTV footage showed a female driver, believed to be the owner of the ransacked home driving towards her gate aboard a black Mercedes Benz vehicle and waiting for a few seconds as another woman opened the gate for her.
Amid efforts to close the gate, three armed men wielding AK 47 assault rifles and a machete could be seen hot on her trail as the woman, who opened the gate could also be seen running for her life
The incident occurred on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at around 2.20 am.
Once inside the compound, one of the gunmen is seen running towards the house, chasing after the woman that opened the gate. Another is temporarily seen standing by the gate, acting as a ‘look-out’ while the third gunman is then seen threatening the female driver with a pistol as he attempted to open the driver’s seat.
His colleague on the other side is then seen smashing the window using a machete before handing over the machete to the other gunman dressed in all black. He is then seen on CCTV footage breaking the car’s window as the driver attempts to speed off. Her attempts proved futile.
Shortly after breaking into the car, they threaten the female driver with guns before robbing her of her purse and other valuables. The woman is then forced to surrender as she opens her car door and shortly after taken inside the house.
Inside the house, the armed criminals can be seen ransacking the house, looking for valuables as the woman continues to plead for her life. Footage from the CCTV cameras further shows the gunmen physically assaulting her before forcing her to sit on one of the couches. The gunmen then proceeded to ransack the house even further and can be seen carrying several electronic devices.
At his point, the female victim can be seen being taken to a different room. No CCTV Footage has been availed of what transpired. The fate of the other woman that opened the gate could not also be immediately established at the time, though police say they are coping with the situation.
Tension however remains high in the area amidst concerns over a surge in the number of criminal activities targeting innocent civilians.
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