NAIROBI, Kenya- Detectives have arrested six suspects in connection with a violent highway robbery along the Mbumbuni–Muuani road in Mbooni East Sub-County, Machakos County.
The arrests followed a complaint from a victim who was travelling from Mbumbuni to Muuani aboard a Toyota Probox when the vehicle was ambushed near Sofia Shopping Centre.
According to investigators, the attackers struck the vehicle’s front windscreen using a shaving machine and threatened the occupants with what appeared to be a firearm, forcing the driver to stop.
The gang then assaulted the occupants, leaving them with head injuries, before making away with cash and other personal belongings.
Officers from Mbumbuni Police Station launched an immediate manhunt, which led to the arrest of Richard Muthoka, Mwenda Mutuku, Alex Musembi, James Musembi, Kevin Kioko, and Dennis Mambo.
SUSPECTS ARRESTED OVER HIGHWAY ROBBERYSix suspects have been apprehended by Law Enforcement Officers in connection with a highway robbery in Mbumbuni, in Mbooni East Sub-County.The case is based on a report by a complainant who was travelling from Mbumbuni to Muuani on board
During follow-up operations, detectives recovered a handbag belonging to the complainant along a footpath leading to the residence of two of the suspects.
A toy pistol allegedly used to intimidate the victims during the robbery was also recovered from one of the suspects.
The suspects are currently being held in police custody as investigations continue ahead of their arraignment in court.
Police have urged members of the public to remain vigilant and to continue sharing information that may help curb highway robberies and other criminal activities in the area.
