Weapons thugs have been using to terrorize Nairobi residents

The implements used by marauding gangs to rob Kenyans of their personal effects have got many city residents shocked.

Videos of car break-ins, handbag snatchings, and muggings have stoked fear and prompted a public call for authorities to stop criminal activity.

Criminal elements who continue to threaten Nairobi residents and Kenyans at large have mainly disregarded a harsh warning from IGP Japheth Koome and Interior CS Kindiki Kithure.

On Tuesday, November 15, three people were taken into custody with homemade weapons close to KCA University.

DCI reported that the three thugs were detained close to Starehe. At the KCA underpass on Thika Road, Daniel Mwangi, Kelvin Maina, and Vincent Ndiritu were all taken into custody.

The three are accused of robbing unsuspecting residents while using crude weapons.

Some of the crude weapons being used by the notorious thugs include household cutlery like forks, screwdrivers, pen knives, and homemade guns.

Some of the pictures from mugging incidents that have been reported are very horrifying. Many of those who have been mugged have been left with wounds all over their bodies.

On Monday, the National Police Service released a list of crime hotspots in Nairobi, warning the public to avoid them at all costs.

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 and Kangemi 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.

The NPS further recommended some measures to help the public stay safe.

President Willian Ruto also approved the deployed the GSU and RDU to tackle rising cases.

GSU is a special unit from the Kenya Police service (KPs) while RDU is from Administration Police Service (APS).

Kenyans are advising that if you ever encounter these criminal gangs, do not resist or they will tab or shoot you.