Police in Nairobi have recovered a Tokarev pistol following a confrontation with a suspected criminal gang in Dandora.
In a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers from Dandora Police Station were on routine patrol when they encountered three young men allegedly robbing members of the public along Councillor Opundo Road.
The officers challenged the suspects to surrender, but the situation escalated when one of them reportedly drew a firearm and opened fire.
Police recover tokarev pistol after shootout with suspected gang in Dandora. Photo: Courtesy.
Police were forced to respond, fatally injuring one of the suspects, while his two accomplices managed to escape on foot towards the Maili Saba area.
A search conducted on the injured suspect led to the recovery of a Tokarev pistol loaded with two rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Officers also recovered a military knife and two mobile phones believed to be linked to the robbery.
Authorities processed the scene and moved the body to the Nairobi City Mortuary, where it awaits identification and a post-mortem examination.
The DCI noted that efforts are ongoing to track down the two suspects who fled the scene, adding that investigations into the incident remain active.
Police have urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity as security operations intensify in the area.
