Nairobi Motorist Loses Ksh 70,000 in Daylight Robbery
Motorist ambushed on Old Kijabe Road, Nairobi, losing Ksh 70K in a growing trend of targeted robberies. Police urge caution as DCI steps up efforts to curb crime.
Police are currently investigating a robbery incident along Old Kijabe Road, Nairobi, where a motorist was ambushed by a gang and robbed of cash and valuables totaling over Ksh 70,000. The robbery highlights a growing trend of insecurity in urban areas, particularly targeting private motorists.
Criminal gangs in Nairobi have shifted focus from public service vehicles to private cars, as they yield higher-value items like smartphones, laptops, and cash. Experts attribute this rise in targeted robberies to the proliferation of firearms, economic challenges, and inadequate security measures in some residential areas.
In response to the increasing crime, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified operations to dismantle these gangs, urging the public to report suspicious activities. Law enforcement also advises motorists to avoid stopping for unknown individuals on the road, particularly in isolated areas, to mitigate the risk of such incidents.
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