Manhunt launched after daring armed gang storms Westlands restaurant, robs patrons
Police in Nairobi are hunting for an armed gang that robbed patrons at a Westlands restaurant and another group involved in a separate robbery at an M-Pesa outlet. Both incidents involved suspects posing as customers before using firearms to intimidate victims and steal valuables.
Why it matters
The incidents reflect rising concerns regarding urban security and armed crime in Nairobi's commercial districts.
Detectives are pursuing four armed robbers who staged a daring late-night raid at a restaurant along General Mathenge Road in Nairobi’s Westlands area.
The report is a straightforward crime blotter account based on police statements and witness reports.
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