6 Robbers Posing As Matatu Crew Arrested Over Kidnappings
Six men have been arrested on suspicion of posing as matatu operators and robbing passengers in Parklands.
According to police, Operations Support Unit (OSU) detectives apprehended a gang of six suspects who allegedly turned against passengers, stole their belongings, kidnapped others, and then abandoned them.
A member of the public provided a tip, which led to the arrest of the six suspects.
According to police, the informer witnessed the accident in which another vehicle was hit and severely damaged by the said matatu on Kipande Road.
The robbers allegedly kidnapped and robbed a passenger before causing an accident and fleeing the scene.
The suspects, posing as matatu operators, drove to Nairobi’s central business district and were reported to have picked up a passenger at Kempinski.
ARREST OF A GANG THAT HAS BEEN POSING AS MATATU OPERATORS ONLY TO ROB TRAVELLERS OF THEIR VALUABLES.
— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) September 18, 2024
In a bizzare case of Matatu operators and passengers on the face value but dangerous thugs in reality, hawk eyed Operations Support Unit (OSU) detectives have arrested a gang… pic.twitter.com/sJerjlvHUj
They then let some of the gang members disembark from the matatu, leaving a female passenger at the mercy of their fellow robbers.
“Upon starting their mission, the lady started screaming and calling for help, causing the alleged robbers to panic, causing an accident that gave them up to the public, who later confided in the DCI on what she had discovered,” the statement reads.
Following the tip, police formed a team of OSU detectives and arrested the six suspects.
One of the suspects was found with five mobile phones and a tablet.
Police said efforts to apprehend one suspected female gang member are still underway.
They asked Kenyans to share any information that could lead to the suspect’s arrest.
“We appeal to anyone who may have fallen victim to the activities of this alleged gang to come forward and make a report at the DCI Headquarters Operations Directorate for further action,” police said.
“We encourage members of the public to continue sharing intelligence tips anonymously through the #FichuaKwaDCI toll-free number, 0800 722 203.”
6 Robbers Posing As Matatu Crew Arrested Over Kidnappings
