DCI detectives have arrested two robbery with violence suspects who conducted a raid at Shawal Petrol Station along Mandera Road in Wajir township.
The two are among a gang of five who raided the petrol station, tied the attendants with a rope before making their way with Ksh 30,000.
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“Police officers from Wajir Police Station have apprehended two suspects linked to a daring dead night robbery at Shawal Petrol Station along Mandera Road in Wajir township.
The suspects, identified as 49-year-old John Mwaura and his 28-year-old accomplice Muia Mutuku, were nabbed after a distress call alerted officers of an ongoing heist at the said petrol station.
Acting swiftly, officers arrived at the scene and discovered that a gang of five thugs, clad in jungle uniforms, impersonating police officers, had stormed the petrol station overpowering the watchman and pump attendant, tying their hands with ropes before making off with Sh30,000 in cash.
However, their escape was short-lived as the officers hotly pursued them leading to the arrest of the two who were swiftly cornered and taken into custody.
The duo was found in possession of a mallet, an Administration Police jungle jacket, a military jungle trouser, and a military jungle jacket, among other incriminating items.
The suspects are currently undergoing processing pending their court appearance. Meanwhile, the hunt continues for the trio still at large.” said DCI
