On Thursday, six suspects were apprehended by Law Enforcement Officers in connection with a highway robbery in Mbumbuni, in Mbooni East Sub-County, Makueni County.
This came after a complainant who was travelling from Mbumbuni to Muuani on board a Probox filed the case. In his complain, he stated that upon reaching Sofia Shopping Centre in Muuani, they were ambushed by a group of people, some on a motorcycle while others lurked by the roadside.
The gang hit the front windscreen using a shaving machine while displaying a toy gun, causing the driver to pull over. They were attacked and sustained head injuries before being robbed of their cash and other valuables.
In a swift response, police officers from Mbumbuni Police Station launched a manhunt that eventually resulted in the arrest of Richard Muthoka, Mwenda Mutuku, Alex Musembi, James Musembi, Kevin Kioko, and Dennis Mambo.
A search along a footpath leading to the house of two of the suspects led to the recovery of a handbag of the complainant. Also recovered was a toy pistol from one of the suspects, Mwenda Mutuku.
DCI confirmed the incident and the suspects are now in custody undergoing processing pending arraignment in court.
