Police in Nairobi are investigating an incident in which a shopkeeper was robbed of Sh1.2 million in Parklands area.<\/p>\n
According to reports, detectives attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said two robbers on a motorcycle stormed into the shop.<\/p>\n
During the incident, which took place on the night of Tuesday, June 11, 2024, the two asked the attendant if he sold rechargeable cards.<\/p>\n
“The two men were wearing face masks when they carried out the robbery,” the victim told police in his statement.<\/p>\n
The victim further told the police that the duo then pulled out their guns as they ordered the worker to lie down.<\/p>\n
They then proceeded to grab a bag containing the money from the day’s sales.<\/p>\n
Moments later, they left the premises and by the time the workers raised the alarm, the robbers had fled.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, in Lang’ata, a woman was seriously injured after being attacked by robbers who made off with her money and other valuables.<\/p>\n
The robbers allegedly hit the woman on the mouth with a rifle butt, causing her to lose two teeth.<\/p>\n
She was also injured by the gang on her forehead and hand.<\/p>\n
A security guard noticed the woman lying unconscious and decided to take her to a nearby clinic.<\/p>\n
She was later allowed to go home before going to the police to report the matter.<\/p>\n
Police are currently searching for an online taxi driver who dropped the woman off in Lang’ata.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, in Nakuru town, police have launched a manhunt for a gang that allegedly shot dead a Mpesa operator before stealing from her.<\/p>\n
The deceased has been identified as Ms Florida Khameta, who runs a Mpesa shop next to a petrol station.<\/p>\n
Police said she was attacked by the men, who were armed with a pistol.<\/p>\n