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  • The gang members were armed with machetes ready to descend on unsuspecting road users.

DCI detectives have nabbed an armed gang that has been terrorizing unsuspecting motorists along the Southern by-pass.

In an operation on Sunday evening, three suspects armed with machetes were arrested as they prepared to stage attacks against motorists along the southern by-pass.


“Brian Mwangi and Nickson Muchiri aged 25, were arrested following a well-executed operation, mounted by Langata based Police Officers.

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“A third suspect aged 15, was also arrested as he fled to the nearby Ngong forest, in a bid to evade arrest. Two motorbikes used by the criminals as their getaway means were also impounded, in the meticulous operation staged by the officers,” DCI said in a statement.


The arrest comes after a series of attacks that have been staged against motorists, along the busy highway.

The suspects are expected to be arraigned in court today to answer to charges of preparing to commit a felony, contrary to section 308 (1) of the penal code.

Last week, six other suspects were flushed out of the forest in a similar operation, after they attacked a motorist and his 3-year-old son.

DCI has appealed to motorists who have previously been attacked along the busy highway, to report to Langata Police Station and assist in identifying the suspects within the next seven days.