- Two passengers were robbed of over KSh 400,000 after accepting a lift from strangers amid the Christmas travel rush in Mlolongo
- The gang, posing as Good Samaritans, had offered to give a lift to the two before turning against them after reaching Athi River
- They restrained them with daggers and forced them to transfer money before abandoning them in Limuru
Two passengers seeking transport to Mombasa were robbed of over KSh 400,000 after falling victim to a cunning gang posing as good Samaritans.
The incident, which unfolded near the Simba Cement area in Athi River, underscores the perils of relying on unverified transport during the festive rush.
The victims, a man from Kiambu and a woman from Mombasa, were stranded at Mlolongo, grappling with the nationwide shortage of public transport.
As desperation set in, a private vehicle stopped, offering them a lift. Inside the car were four strangers who appeared kind but were, in reality, seasoned criminals.
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The nightmare began moments after the car veered off course.
Armed with daggers, the gang restrained and blindfolded their unsuspecting passengers before systematically stealing their valuables.
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The male victim was forced to transfer KSh 360,000 from his accounts and mobile wallet, while his high-end Samsung Galaxy phone and power bank, valued at KSh 75,000, were also taken.
Meanwhile, the female passenger lost KSh 49,000 and other personal items.
After the robbery, the gang abandoned their victims in the Ngarariga area of Limuru, miles away from their intended destination.
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Stranded but unharmed, the victims were rescued by locals who escorted them to Ngarariga Police Station.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Athi River has since launched a manhunt for the gang, vowing to bring them to justice.
“We are determined to dismantle these criminal networks preying on holiday travelers,” a DCI spokesperson said, urging the public to remain vigilant during the festive season.
