{"id":140115,"date":"2026-05-07T11:02:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/armed-attacker-posing-as-disabled-man-killed-in-botched-highway-robbery\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:02:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:02:50","slug":"armed-attacker-posing-as-disabled-man-killed-in-botched-highway-robbery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/armed-attacker-posing-as-disabled-man-killed-in-botched-highway-robbery\/","title":{"rendered":"Armed attacker posing as disabled man killed in botched highway robbery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 \u2014 A suspected armed robber was killed after a failed carjacking attempt targeting a transit vehicle driver near Mtito Andei turned against the attackers during a violent struggle inside the car.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the suspect was part of a gang that staged a fake roadside emergency along the Mombasa-Kampala highway in a bid to hijack a Subaru Impreza being transported to Kampala.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators said the suspects used a motorcycle carrying two passengers and pretended that one of them was disabled and in need of urgent help.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe suspects feigned a need for assistance, claiming they were helping one of the pillion passengers who pretended to be a disabled person on crutches,\u201d the DCI said on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>The driver reportedly stopped after the group blocked the road near the Mutomo area in Mtito Andei.<\/p>\n<p>Police said the situation quickly escalated after one of the suspects allegedly pulled out a firearm and attempted to seize control of the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>However, during a struggle inside the car, the weapon discharged, fatally injuring the armed suspect in what detectives described as a botched hijacking attempt.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fled scene <\/h2>\n<p>The remaining two accomplices fled the scene aboard the motorcycle, abandoning both their injured accomplice and the driver, who sustained injuries during the confrontation.<\/p>\n<p>The driver was rushed to Kambu Hospital for treatment and later discharged, while the body of the deceased suspect was moved to the hospital mortuary pending further investigations.<\/p>\n<p>The DCI said detectives were pursuing leads to identify and arrest the two suspects who escaped.<\/p>\n<p>Following the incident, the agency warned drivers transporting transit vehicles to remain vigilant against criminals posing as stranded motorists or vulnerable road users.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis incident highlights a dangerous and deceptive tactic employed by organised criminals disguising themselves as stranded or vulnerable road users to exploit drivers\u2019 goodwill,\u201d the DCI said.<\/p>\n<p>Police advised motorists not to stop for unknown persons along isolated highway sections and instead report emergencies to nearby police stations or security agencies.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities also urged drivers to keep vehicle doors locked and remain alert to suspicious roadside situations as security operations continue along major transport corridors.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 \u2014 A suspected armed robber was killed after a failed carjacking attempt targeting a transit vehicle driver near Mtito Andei turned against the attackers during a violent struggle inside the car. 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