By Dorothy Musyoka
Police officers from Wajir Police Station have apprehended two suspects linked to a daring midnight 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 arrested following a distress call that alerted officers about an ongoing heist at the petrol station.
Responding swiftly, law enforcement arrived at the scene and discovered that a gang of five individuals, dressed in jungle uniforms and impersonating police officers, had overpowered the station’s watchman and pump attendant.
The victims were tied up with ropes before the criminals made off with Ksh30, 000 in cash.
“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,” explained the DCI.
However, the suspects’ escape was cut short as police officers pursued them relentlessly, leading to the arrest of two gang members who were swiftly cornered and taken into custody.
During the arrest, officers recovered several incriminating items, including a mallet, an Administration Police jungle jacket, a military jungle trouser and a military jungle jacket.
The suspects are currently being processed and will be presented in court to face robbery charges.
Meanwhile, authorities have launched a manhunt for the remaining three suspects who are still at large.