Police have arrested three suspected muggers in Muthaiga, Thika Road.
According to a police report, the three suspects were riding a motorcycle along Thika Road.
Police identified the three suspects as Vincent Ndiritu, Kelvin Maina and Daniel Mwangi, all aged between 20-25.
"After a quick search they were found with two sharp knives, sharp spoons and pointed metal of about 15 cm. The motorbike had no insurance and the rider did not have a driving licence," the report reads.
According to the report, the three suspects did not have protective gears.
They are currently in the police custody awaiting interrogation.
Cases of mugging and robbery with violence have increased in Nairobi and other parts of the country.
The National Police Service has released a list of crime hotspots in Nairobi, warning the public to avoid them.
The marked areas include Thika highway; along the Drive-In flyover to KCA, KCA underpass and Total exit.
Globe Cinema and Kipande road are also listed.
Others are ABC Place along Waiyaki Way and parts of CBD including River Road, Archives, Kirinyaga road and Fig Tree.
Police said the gangs are involved in a robbery with violence, carjacking, assaults, burglaries and murder.
