Police officer shot in exchange of fire with suspected robbers at Juja

A section of Juja road
A section of Juja road

A police officer was shot and injured during an exchange of fire with suspected thugs in Juja, Kiambu on Friday night.

Two of the suspected thugs were shot dead after a dramatic chase. The injured officer was hit in the thigh and is out of danger.

Police say the incident happened in Juja Farm where the gang had escaped to after a robbery in the town.

In June, police killed two , who attempted to snatch a woman's handbag, on Juja Road near Mathare slum.

They said the bag and other valuables were recovered.

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