Police in Njiru Sub-County, Nairobi County, have shot dead a suspected notorious robber who has been terrorising members of the public within Nairobi region.
Ian Omondi Achoki alias ‘Iano’ was killed on Monday, November 18 during a fierce shootout with police officers in Bargmo court within Kirima neighbourhood.
Authorities say that Iano has been stealing motorbikes within KCC area in Mowlem ward and selling them to different locations.
Reports indicate that he was recently beaten by a mob and rescued by his colleagues. After the incident, Iano is said to have suspected that the chairman of bodaboda within KCC had set him up. Police are in possession of a CCTV footage showing how he chased the bodaboda chairperson within KCC in Mowlem at gunpoint.
He is also linked with a recent murder in Eastleigh area.
Police started this operation following a series of robberies with violent incidences within Buruburu and several outcries from the public.
Police recovered a gun, four live ammunition, one mobile phone make Redmi, and a motorcycle reg. KMGB-068L.
During the operation, one suspect — Stella Nyambura — who is the wife of the deceased was arrested to help with the investigation.
Residents urged the youths to look for alternative ways to earn a living instead of stealing which will only cause death.
