DCI Sleuths in Hot Pursuit of Gang That Car-Jacked Ruaka Resident

Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives are pursuing a criminal gang linked to a spate of car-jacking incidents within Kiambu County. 

On Friday, the gang allegedly waylaid a motorist as he drove to his residence in Ruaka and disappeared with his Toyota Premio.

The DCI says the victim had pulled over by the gate at Ruaka One River Apartments when three armed assailants ambushed him.

As the gate opened, the driver’s window was suddenly smashed with an iron rod before two shots were fired in the air in an attempt to subdue him.

The driver managed to force his way into the parking bay but the attackers caught up with him, roughed him up, and snatched his car keys and phone before speeding off.

On receiving the report, DCI detectives launched a hunt for the suspects and later found the stolen vehicle abandoned in Kagongo village, having been vandalized.

“Its rear and front headlights, side mirrors, all tyres, nose guard, boot, and radio had been stolen,” said DCI.

The suspects are believed to be part of a larger criminal syndicate that has been targeting taxi drivers while posing as customers, only to turn against them at isolated places, then vandalize their vehicles for sale as spare parts.

The DCI has cautioned Kenyans on this trend of crime.