Detectives are searching for three gunmen who attacked a senior police inspector in Limuru, Kiambu County, and robbed him of his pistol.
The officer, based at Limuru Police Station, was en route to Ngarariga Police Station for an inspection when he was ambushed by armed assailants near Njira Njeru, Kwa Rufus Shopping Center. The attackers, riding a motorcycle, brandished an AK-47 rifle, blocked his car, and forced him off the road.
After his vehicle veered into a ditch, the gang ordered him out at gunpoint, seized his firearm—loaded with 15 rounds of live ammunition—and fled. Fortunately, the officer was unharmed. Authorities believe the assailants may have trailed him before the attack and are working on leads to recover the weapon.
Police Officer Arrested Over Stolen Livestock in Githunguri
In a separate incident, a police officer in Githunguri, Kiambu County, has been arrested in connection with livestock theft.
A resident of Matimbei reported his missing Friesian cow, leading officers to track it down. The buyer, who had purchased the animal via M-Pesa for Ksh 79,000, identified the seller as a police officer from Ngewa Police Station. Investigations revealed that the officer had deserted duty for weeks.
He was later arrested in Githunguri Township while driving a salon car. A search of his Kiangima residence uncovered 13 cows and four calves, suspected to be stolen. Authorities are now verifying ownership with locals who reported missing livestock.
