The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives in Buuri East, Embu County, have arrested two suspects linked to a violent robbery incident and recovered an AK47 rifle.
Authorities say the two dreaded gangsters had reigned terror on the residents of Buuri East,Tigania West and surrounding areas.
It all started when gunfire rented the air in the vicinity of Mungania Shopping Centre. The detectives, who have been on alert ever since reports of insecurity cases were reported responded promptly to the situation.
When they approached the scene of crime, they discovered that the robbers, armed with AK47 rifle, were in the process of robbing a member of the National Police Reserve (NPR).
In an act of self defense, the NPS officer fired two warning shots in the air. This unexpected response sent the criminals into a frenzy, prompting them to abandon their weapon and flee.
The detectives’ swift response also led them to the getaway vehicle, a KCE 435Q Toyota Vitz, which was found deserted near the scene. A female suspect, Christian Saina Korosian, was cornered as she attempted to make her escape from the car.
Also captured was her accomplice, Moses Kayiok Noomeyo, who was netted while trying to hide in a nearby house.
Daring M-Pesa shop robbery
Further investigation revealed that just before this incident, the gang had staged another robbery in Maritati Centre in Timau.
Reports indicate that dressed in jungle military uniforms and armed with two AK47 rifles, the suspcts stormed into an Mpesa shop and ordered the attendant to open the door. On hesitation, they fired at her but she dodged the bullet and took cover into a nearby room.
“But determined to execute their robbery mission, the gang went on to smash the glass shelf that housed mobile phones, making off with 15 smartphones,” the DCI reports. “And as they fled, they shot at a customer who was heading to the said shop oblivious of the ongoing robbery, causing injuries to the right hip. A second bullet injured a second victim on the left arm.”
In the abandoned gateway vehicle, detectives recovered jungle green trousers, matching those worn by the robbers as captured by a CCTV during the robbery incident.
The suspects are now in custody, undergoing processing as they await arraignment.
Meanwhile, the seized firearm and ammunition are being detained as exhibits as detectives continue to pursue more leads to arrest the elusive accomplice who managed to slip through the net.
