Police Arrest Suspected Gang Members Targeting Uber Drivers in Kiambu
Police in Githunguri, Kiambu County, arrested two suspected gang members who were targeting Uber drivers for violent attacks and vehicle vandalism. The suspects were apprehended during a patrol after a suspicious vehicle was intercepted. Recovery of vandalism tools implies a criminal operation aimed at luring and attacking drivers in remote areas.
In Githunguri, Kiambu County, police have apprehended two individuals linked to a gang targeting Uber drivers. These arrests occurred early Thursday during a routine patrol along Githunguri-Kiambu Road, where officers stopped a suspicious Uber vehicle containing the suspects.
The suspects, identified as two men, were found in a Toyota Passo driven by 34-year-old Antony Kimemia Wanyeki. The police report reveals that the suspects had requested a ride from Kiambu Posta to Jamaica area in Githunguri, where a search revealed tools commonly utilized in vehicle vandalism and assaults.
Among the items recovered were an improvised wire, a sisal rope, various tools, and a navy blue marvin, suspected to be used for disguising purposes. One suspect possessed two national ID cards, raising suspicions of identity fraud, while the other had a smartphone utilized to summon the ride.
Investigators believe that these individuals posed as legitimate Uber customers before attacking drivers, particularly in remote areas of Kiambu County, leading to vehicle damages. The police announced that further investigations are ongoing and that the suspects would be identified by other Uber drivers recently victimized in similar incidents.
The recent arrests in Githunguri highlight a growing trend of criminal activities targeting rideshare drivers in Kiambu County. With the captured suspects facing serious allegations of vehicle vandalism and possible assault, the authorities are working diligently to connect these arrests to other unsolved cases involving Uber drivers. This incident raises awareness of the vulnerability faced by rideshare drivers and the need for enhanced safety measures.
Original Source: ntvkenya.co.ke
