Police have arrested a five-member gang that is believed to be behind a spate of carjackings targeting taxi operators. The five, according to the police, operate between Githurai, Ruiru and Kirigiti in Kiambu County with their main target being Little Cab drivers. “The driver is then robbed of his valuables after being assaulted and his vehicle vandalised,” police said. Police said the gang operates with a specialised mechanic, who vandalises a vehicle within minutes of a carjacking and a customer relations expert, who lures unsuspecting taxi drivers to their trap. Police recovered a vehicle used by the gang, assorted keys, screw drivers and sacks for carrying the dismantled motor vehicle parts.

Source: Daily Nation February 17, 2021 06:22 UTC