Former Lamu Senator Anuar Hospitalised After Mugging Incident

    Former Lamu Senator Anuar Loitiptip was injured on Tuesday night during a mugging incident at Globe Cinema roundabout, Nairobi.

    Anuar was rescued by police after being mugged by a group of suspected thugs and taken to hospital.

    After the attack, he was rushed to Aga Khan hospital with injuries in the mouth and head.

    Anuar lost an unknown amount of money and electronics including mobile phones.

    The former nominated Senator was found bleeding by police officers who were on patrol and explained to them that he had been attacked by several youths who also robbed him.

    Anuar said he was walking to a guest house in Ngara at around 9.45 pm from the Central Business District when he was attacked.

    The area is among places seen as dangerous at night.

    Police said the victim was stable in the hospital and efforts to get those behind the attack are ongoing.