This archive report was first published on 9 May 2021.
On Friday, May 7, 2021, a Ruaka resident narrowly escaped death after being carjacked by a gang of three armed men in a brazen attack.
The victim, who was driving a Toyota Premio, had pulled over by the apartment's gate at Ruaka One River Apartments when the gang struck, smashing his driver's window with an iron rod and firing two shots in the air to subdue him.
Despite being roughed up, the victim managed to force his way into the parking lot, but the gang caught up with him and stole his car keys and phone before making off with his vehicle.
The vehicle was later found abandoned in Kagongo village, having been vandalized. Its rear and front headlights, side mirrors, all tyres, nose guard, boot, and radio had been stolen.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the gang is believed to be part of a larger criminal syndicate operating within Kiambu County, which has been targeting taxi drivers while posing as customers.
Some members of the syndicate have previously been arrested and arraigned in court, said the DCI.
The DCI has cautioned Kenyans on this trend of crime, urging them to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
