Martin Otieno, a suspect allegedly involved in a series of robberies targeting motorists along Nairobi's Southern Bypass, has been apprehended by police.
The arrest came after intensified patrols by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Lang’ata, Dagoretti, and the Regional Criminal Investigations Office, launched in response to escalating security concerns in the area.
Otieno was captured after reportedly attempting to rob a family using a method that involved placing a large stone on the road to force vehicles to stop. According to a statement from the DCI, “The suspect’s tactic involved positioning a massive stone to block traffic, creating the perfect opportunity for an attack. Officers on patrol were alerted by a loud crash.”
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The incident occurred as a family driving a Volkswagen, registration KYW 690, hit the stone while heading toward Ngong Road. The family recounted the harrowing experience, explaining that after their vehicle struck the obstacle, the suspect emerged from a nearby thicket and confronted them, stealing their valuables.
Patrolling officers, drawn to the scene by the sound of the crash, responded swiftly. After a brief chase into the thicket, they successfully apprehended the suspect.
Otieno is now in police custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Authorities have reassured the public of their commitment to enhancing security along the Southern Bypass and urged motorists to remain cautious and report any suspicious activity.
