A suspect was arrested by Zimmerman police officers in a twist of events after he presented himself to report that he had lost Ksh23,750.
According to the officers, a mob had earlier attacked the man for attempting to steal from another individual outside a workshop in the Carwash area within Kasarani.
However, the man screamed, put up a struggle and caught the attention of others who were working in the area.
A group of people freed his victim and let him go later without any fatal injuries.
In a twist of events, the suspect went to the police station to report that he was in fact the victim, and the man had stolen several items from him.
“He claimed that (his alleged victim) had robbed him of a mobile phone worth Ksh7,000, Ksh7,750 in cash and a silver chain worth Ksh9,000, all valued at Kshh23,750,” stated the police officer.
While pursuing the matter, the police officers learnt that the man was not telling the truth. Further they realized that he was working with others to rob unsuspecting residents in different areas in Nairobi.
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Suspect arrested and charged
The suspect was arrested and charged with attempted robbery and giving false information to the police officers.
“The man is facing charges of attempted robbery contrary to section 297 (1) of the penal code after allegedly attempting to rob a resident.
“He is also facing charges of giving false information to a person employed by the public service commission in contravention of 129 (a) of the penal code after allegedly lying to police officers that the victim had robbed him of cash and valuables,” added the police.
At the same time, the suspect was accused of misleading the police officers into arresting an innocent Kenyan.
“He is accused of giving this information knowing the same was false with intention of causing the officers to arrest and charge the victim and witnesses,” stated the officers.
The suspect was released on a bond of Ksh100,000 and an alternative cash bail of Ksh50,000.
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Recent Arrests Made on Attempted Robbery
Earlier on September 29, Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) recovered Ksh10 million worth of stolen shipment from a truck driver who was attempting to steal the goods.
Moreover, DCI stated that the driver of the container transporting the products may have collaborated with the thieves.
According to DCI, the truck driver intentionally diverted the goods failing to deliver them to the intended destination.