NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 26 \u2013 Six suspects have been arrested by law enforcement officers in connection with a violent highway robbery incident in Mbumbuni, Mbooni East Sub-County.<\/p>\n
The arrests followed a report by a complainant who was travelling from Mbumbuni to Muuani aboard a Probox vehicle. Upon reaching Sofia Shopping Centre in Muuani, the vehicle was ambushed by a gang of assailants, some riding a motorcycle while others lay in wait by the roadside.<\/p>\n
According to police, the attackers smashed the vehicle\u2019s front windscreen using a shaving machine and brandished what appeared to be a firearm, later established to be a toy gun. The intimidation forced the driver to stop, after which the occupants were assaulted and sustained head injuries before the gang made away with cash and other valuables.<\/p>\n
Officers from Mbumbuni Police Station swiftly launched a manhunt, leading to the arrest of six suspects identified as Richard Muthoka, Mwenda Mutuku, Alex Musembi, James Musembi, Kevin Kioko and Dennis Mambo.<\/p>\n
A subsequent search along a footpath leading to the residence of two of the suspects resulted in the recovery of the complainant\u2019s handbag. Police also recovered a toy pistol from one of the suspects, Mwenda Mutuku.<\/p>\n
The suspects are currently in police custody undergoing processing and are expected to be arraigned in court. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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