Monday, August 04, 2008
The suspect was in a group of four armed gangsters whom police had trailed from Nairobi's sprawling Dandora estate.
According to Thika deputy OCPD, Mudambi Kola, the suspect's accomplices managed to escape with bullet wounds but police officers have launched a manhunt for them.
Kola said police recovered two firearms with several rounds of ammunition during the incident.
In Nakuru police have arrested a prime suspect believed to be behind a series of car-jackings and robberies in the area.
Area OCPD, Daniel Kimeu said police also recovered a Toyota Saloon car at the residence of the suspect in Bahati area of Nakuru North district which is believed to have been stolen.
The OCPD said police on patrol ambushed the suspect as he attempted to car-jack a motorist along the Nakuru-Bahati road. Kimeu the suspect is assisting the police with investigations.
Source: KBC, Aug 04, 2008