THIKA, Kenya — Thika detectives have apprehended two Iranian nationals following a theft incident that left a Kenyan victim 15,000 shillings poorer.
The suspects, 56-year-old Heidari Mansoior Eslam and 40-year-old Babaei Ahmad Mirzaaga, were reportedly attempting to purchase a phone at a local mobile shop when the alert shopkeeper became suspicious of their conduct.
The shopkeeper recalled a similar theft in a nearby shop a month earlier and suspected the two were involved.
Acting quickly, he contacted a colleague, who arrived at the scene and positively identified the duo as the culprits responsible for the previous theft.
TWO FOREIGNERS IN CUSTODY OVER STUPEFYING INCIDENT IN THIKATwo Iranian nationals have been apprehended by Thika detectives following a stupefying incident that left an innocent Kenyan 15,000 shillings lighter.The duo, 56-year-old Heidari Mansoior Eslam and his 40-year-old
The incident sparked tension among members of the public, who were ready to take justice into their own hands.
Police intervened promptly to prevent mob action, ensuring the suspects were safely taken into custody.
The two men are currently held at Thika Police Station, undergoing processing before their arraignment in court.
Authorities have urged shopkeepers and the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to prevent further incidents.
