This archive report was first published on 16 July 2020.
On Tuesday, a botched robbery incident in Nairobi's Eastleigh area left a civilian injured after being shot by two armed robbers. The incident was captured on tape and shared on social media.
A clip of the incident shows one of the robbers firing at a man wearing a black jacket and white trousers after a botched robbery attempt in Eastleigh's 14th Street. The victim was among bystanders watching the suspected robbers flee the scene of crime.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a search for the suspects, with detectives based in Buruburu pursuing them. The agency has also confirmed that the victim was rushed to the hospital and is in stable condition.
According to the DCI, detectives have commenced investigations into the incident with the aim of bringing the culprits to book. The agency has urged anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects to report to the nearest police station.
As the investigation continues, the public is being urged to share any information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects. The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many calling for the suspects to be brought to justice.
Robbers shot someone in a botched robbery in Eastleigh 14th street. Theee guys must be brought to book. @DCI_Kenya pic.twitter.com/M9LlYVd8hK
— Ahmed Mohamed (@Asmali77) July 14, 2020
