Notorious Eastlands gangster shot and arrested by police
Image: A Kenyan police security officer runs for cover as heavy smoke rises from the Westgate Mall in Nairobi Kenya Monday Sept. 23 2013. Multiple large blasts have rocked the mall where a hostage siege is in its third day. Associated Press reporters on the scene heard multiple blasts and a barrage of gunfire. Security forces have been attempting to rescue an unknown number of hostages inside the mall held by al-Qaida-linked terrorists. (AP Photo/ Jerome Delay)A wanted murder suspect was shot and injured in a dramatic chase in Umoja, Nairobi, on Monday evening.
The suspect, who was armed with a gas cylinder and a matchbox, was confronted by police but refused to surrender. He was shot in the leg and arrested as he tried to escape towards Donholm.
Two police officers were also injured during the incident. One officer complained of pain in the jaw and the other in the hand.
The suspect is being treated in hospital under police guard and is expected to be charged with murder.
In a separate incident, a man was shot and injured in the leg during a robbery in Bondeni, Ngong, Kajiado County.
The victim was waiting for the gate to be opened when two gunmen approached him. The gang ordered him to alight from his car, prompting a confrontation that left him with a bullet wound in the left leg.
The gang stole Sh7,000 and the victim’s mobile phone before escaping into the darkness.
Police are looking for the gang and have increased their presence in the area.
The two incidents highlight the need for vigilance and caution, especially at night. If you see something suspicious, report it to the police immediately.
