NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 24 \u2013 Police are investigating a daring night robbery in which several armed suspects raided a home in Kiamuthambi village in Kirinyaga Central and dismantled a Lexus vehicle valued at approximately Sh35 million.<\/p>\n
According to preliminary reports, the gang struck shortly after midnight, arriving in two vehicles and storming the compound under the cover of darkness. <\/p>\n
The suspects are said to have overpowered a watchman on duty, tying him up before gaining access to the main house.<\/p>\n
Investigators believe the gang then sprayed an unknown substance inside one of the bedrooms, rendering the occupants unconscious. <\/p>\n
The victims were later rushed to hospital after being discovered unresponsive in the morning. They reportedly regained consciousness at around 9am while receiving treatment.<\/p>\n
Police sources said the suspects remained at the scene for several hours from shortly after midnight until about 4am methodically stripping the high-end vehicle of critical spare parts. <\/p>\n
By the time the family regained consciousness, the luxury car had been extensively dismantled.<\/p>\n
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have since visited the scene and launched a manhunt for the suspects. <\/p>\n
Authorities are also seeking forensic analysis to determine the nature of the substance believed to have been used to incapacitate the victims.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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