Five arrested in Mombasa after robbing woman at gunpoint

Five people have been arrested in connection with a robbery in Aldina and Makande area in Mombasa county.

The suspects-Brighton Manyala, Mohamed Hassan, Chris Omondi, Evans Munyoki Mburiro and Mutonyi Nzamba-were captured on camera robbing a woman at gunpoint.

Detectives based in Mombasa said two motorcycles-one used during the robbery-have been confiscated.

DCI Detectives at the coastal town are pursuing other suspects connected with this and other robberies.

Last week, police in Mombasa said they are searching for three gangsters linked to robberies and burglaries.

The three shot and injured a shopkeeper and stole Sh100,000 near a chief's office.

The gang arrived on a motorbike at 10pm. The shopkeeper, identified only as Rasta, was shot in the chest and is admitted to Coast General Hospital.