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Suspected member of Nakuru criminal gang shot dead


A man suspected to be part of armed gang which has been terrorizing members of the public in Nakuru has been gunned down by police officers.

In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said that four others managed to escape but a manhunt for them is ongoing.

Police said that they recovered gas cylinders, panga and a knife.

“Today, a man was gunned down and five others escaped after detectives responded to information about a group of armed thugs terrorizing members of the public within Rhoda Market, #Nakuru. Assorted gas cylinders, panga and a knife confiscated. Manhunt for his accomplices is ongoing,” the DCI posted on twitter.