DCI nabs gang notorious for robbing Nairobians in Matatus
By Edith. O. Virginia
Three robbery suspects were arrested at 2 am on Thursday morning, March 31, 2022, after they robbed passengers in a Matatu of their mobile phones and other valuables.
The three Vincent Obongo, 38, Edward Kimani, 22 and Mohamed Idi Ndote, 27, were arrested by a contingent of officers on patrol at the Nyayo stadium roundabout, shortly after a robbery incident that occurred along Mombasa road.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the crew posing as genuine Matatu operators, sneak out PSV vehicles taken to garages for repairs and use them to illegally ferry passengers at night, before robbing them of their valuables.
The Matatus commonly referred to as ‘Usiku Sacco’ comprises of unroadworthy vehicles, most of which operate without the required documentation.
"We urge members of the public to be on the lookout for such vehicles, especially those ferrying passengers to routes different from those indicated on the vehicle’s body," the DCI cautioned.
Meanwhile, detectives based at DCI Langata, contacted the owners of the phones recovered from the suspects, to record their statements before they face justice in a court of law.
"Should you spot such a matatu operating in any part of the city, do not hesitate to #FichuakwaDCI via 0800 722 203," the DCI appealed to members of the public.
The Matatus commonly referred to as ‘Usiku Sacco’ comprises of unroadworthy vehicles, most of which operate without the required documentation.
"We urge members of the public to be on the lookout for such vehicles, especially those ferrying passengers to routes different from those indicated on the vehicle’s body," the DCI cautioned.
Meanwhile, detectives based at DCI Langata, contacted the owners of the phones recovered from the suspects, to record their statements before they face justice in a court of law.
"Should you spot such a matatu operating in any part of the city, do not hesitate to #FichuakwaDCI via 0800 722 203," the DCI appealed to members of the public.
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