Police officers attached to Ruiru police station shot an armed gunman following a fierce shootout in Kihunguro Estate, off Thika Road.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) sleuths, the gunman and his accomplice, were fleeing the scene after robbing a couple of their valuables including a brand new Toyota Allion vehicle.
Reportedly, the gunmen disguised themselves as police officers before robbing the couple at around 3.40 am.
In a bid to scare off the victims, the robbers shot in the air, grabbing the attention of nearby police officers
The police sped to the scene immediately after hearing the shots by the gunmen who were trying to build fear within the neighbourhood.
The DCI stated, "They had shot severally in the air as they escaped, to the scare of the neighbourhood. Luckily, agile police officers on patrol heard the shots and sped to the scene immediately. On gathering the crux of the robbery, they made chase of the gang who had disappeared to an unknown route."
A fierce shootout ensued as one of the gunmen fired his mini Ceska pistol at the officers who were pursuing them.
The officers managed to shoot one of the gunmen dead while his accomplice fled the scene.
They recovered the deceased's rifle, assorted motor vehicle parts stashed in a sack and mobile phones.
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