Third suspect arrested in Sh1 million daylight robbery in Nandi

Third suspect arrested in Sh1 million daylight robbery in Nandi - The third suspect, identified as 36-year-old Sammy Angwegwe, who was arrested in connection with the Sh1 million daylight robbery along the Shamakhokho–Serem road in Nandi County. (Photo: DCI/X)

The incident occurred shortly after the woman and her friend withdrew the money from a bank in Mbale at around 2:50 pm. The cash was meant for the purchase of building materials and had been packed in a shopping bag.

Detectives have arrested the third suspect in connection with a daylight robbery in which a woman was robbed of Sh1 million at gunpoint along the Shamakhokho–Serem road in Nandi County, as investigations into the October 19 incident continue.

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the latest suspect, identified as 36-year-old Sammy Angwegwe, was arrested in the Esirulo area of Emuhaya following an intelligence-led operation involving detectives from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB), Western Region, officers from Embali Police Station in Emuhaya Sub-County and detectives from DCI Hamisi.

The incident occurred shortly after the woman and her friend withdrew the money from a bank in Mbale at around 2:50 pm. The cash was meant for the purchase of building materials and had been packed in a shopping bag.

After leaving the bank, the two women boarded a matatu and alighted at Shamakhokho PSV stage, where they hired a motorcycle to take them to Chemobo Village in Aldai Constituency, Nandi County.

However, their journey was cut short near Erusui Girls Secondary School when a white Toyota Probox reportedly blocked their way.

Four men emerged from the vehicle and confronted the two women, with two of the attackers reportedly armed with pistols.

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The gang grabbed the shopping bag containing the Sh1 million and another bag carrying the woman’s personal belongings before escaping towards Serem Town.

The stolen items included her National Identity Card, Co-operative Bank ATM card and an Itel mobile phone.

Following the incident, detectives from DCI Hamisi visited the scene and launched investigations to identify those responsible for the robbery.

In an earlier breakthrough, an overnight operation conducted on October 29 led to the arrest of two suspects, aged 54 and 34, in Mudete, Sabatia Sub-County.

The operation was conducted by Serem-based detectives led by the Officer in Charge of CRIB Western, working alongside officers from DCI Hamisi and DCI Sabatia.

A search at one of the suspects’ residences resulted in the recovery of several items that investigators suspect could be linked to criminal activities.

The items included two pocket phones, one handcuff, ten assorted mobile phones, several Safaricom and Airtel SIM cards, a penknife, a screwdriver and several cut-out motor vehicle registration number plates.

The suspects were taken into custody for processing as detectives continued pursuing leads in the case.

Investigators are also examining possible links between the suspects and other similar robberies reported in the region.

The latest arrest brings the number of suspects apprehended in connection with the robbery to three, with detectives continuing their investigations to establish the full extent of the alleged criminal operation and identify other people who may have taken part in the attack.