A motorist lost his phone, money in his M-PESA account and several credit cards after he was attacked while driving home. The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the incident happened in Kijabe, Kiambu County, on November 27, 2024.
DCI said police officers are after the three suspects stole Ksh70,000 along with the mentioned items from the victim.
“Police in Kijabe are pursuing a gang of three robbery suspects who accosted a motorist last night at a bridge along the Old Kijabe Road, before robbing him Ksh70,000, a Samsung galaxy S22 and several credit cards,” DCI said.
DCI Narrates How the Incident Happened
According to DCI, the suspects were armed with machetes and a pipe range and used a log to block the bridge.
The gang then ambushed the male motorist some minutes to 11pm, just as he stepped out of his car to clear the way.
He was forced to give out all his belongings including his phone and M-PESA pin from where the thugs transferred the money.
“Amidst death threats, the victim cooperated by surrendering all the valuables he had, including revealing his M-PESA pin where the thugs transferred Ksh70,000,” DCI said.
DCI said the gang was distracted at the sight of another vehicle approaching from a distance and the victim managed to run into the nearby Rift Valley Academy.
The security personnel at the school informed the OCS Kijabe Police Station, who responded immediately, helped the victim back to his car and escorted him home.
Meanwhile, police officers from the station unsuccessfully combed nearby thickets for the suspects.
Detectives at Lari sub-county have taken up the matter and are employing other possible leads to the violent robbers.
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Strengthening Counterterrorism
Kenya participated in a crucial bilateral exchange on Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) operations at the JTTF Headquarters in New York City from November 18th to 22nd, 2024.
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The meeting was organized by the US Department of Justice and the FBI to enhance counterterrorism strategies and share best practices between the U.S. and Kenya.
Kenyan delegation included key officials from various security agencies led by DPP Renson Ingonga and DCI Director Mohamed I. Amin.
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Key takeaways from the exchange included:
1.Data Sharing: The New York JTTF has developed a comprehensive counterterrorism database that facilitates real-time information sharing among member agencies to address threats swiftly.
2.Funding Structures: The US model is fully supported by the Department of State, highlighting the importance of consistent funding for effective operations, a vital consideration for Kenya moving forward.
3.Intelligence Integration: The integration of intelligence into prosecution efforts is crucial for converting insights into actionable legal evidence.
4.Strategic Planning: Presentations covered various aspects of US counterterrorism strategies, including tackling terror financing and enhancing inter-agency collaboration.
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