Police on Thursday night shot dead an armed robber in Thika town in the ongoing crackdown on criminal gangs.
DCI director Amin Mohammed said the man was part of a three-man gang attacking Kenyans along Cascade Premier prison road.
“He was shot close to the jugular as he attempted to fend off the response by the gallant officers,” he said.
“His efforts came to nought when one of the officers opened fire in self-defence, sending the thug sprawling on the ground.”
Mohammed said police pursued the remaining machete-wielding duo who were also armed with a homemade gun.
“This prompted a chase that lasted a few minutes as the determined officers gave chase closely behind,” he said.
One of the robbers was cornered and arrested while his accomplice disappeared.
Police recovered two machetes, a homemade firearm and mobile phones suspected to have been snatched from innocent victims.
“A numberless motorbike used by the thugs was also impounded by the officers who towed it to Thika police station as an exhibit,” he said.
