Suspect has been arrested for placing stone of Southern Bypass attempting to rob motorists.
Recently, there had been reports of incidents plaguing motorists on Southern Bypass in Nairobi.
The regional Criminal Investigations officer along with officers from DCI Lang’ata and DCI Dagoretti significantly ramped up patrol activities in the area.
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This led to the arrest of Martin Otieno who had brazenly attempted to rob unsuspecting drivers on 2nd January 2025 along the notorious stretch of the road.
The suspect strangely involved possessing a massive stone to obstruct traffic, creating a perfect opportunity to launch his assault. While on patrol, officers were alerted by a loud crash.
The DCI stated.
They rushed to the scene and discovered a Volkswagen, bearing the registration number KYW 690 which had collided with the stone as it drove towards Ngong road.
A family inside the vehicle recounted the terrifying ordeal. After hitting the stone, the suspect emerged from a nearby thicket, where he immediately confronted them robbing them of the valuables. Without hesitation, the patrolling officer pursued the fleeing suspect.
The DCI added.
Martin Otieno is currently under police custody and is set to be processed for arraignment in court on Monday 6th January 2025.
