A Kenyan man identified as Ole Sapiens had a harrowing experience when he was involved in a coordinated carjacking attempt on the Kimende-Maimahiu road via Kijabe, late at night. Ole Sapiens was travelling from Nairobi towards Narok when he noticed a traffic snarl-up along the Escarpment on Google Maps at Rironi. He decided to take a detour through the Kijabe route to avoid the traffic. This decision, however, put him in danger.
The trouble began just past the Kijabe airstrip, where a stationary lorry and a stalled vehicle were blocking part of the road, with the drivers appearing to speak to each other. A silver Subaru with registration KCZ was ahead of Ole Sapiens and requested the lorry driver to clear the way, which he did. Within roughly 100 metres, the Subaru switched on its hazard lights and moved to block the road. Ole Sapiens swerved and overtook the vehicle, trying to put distance between himself and the suspected attackers.
The chase continued into a stretch with multiple speed bumps, where his petrol-powered Toyota Prado struggled to pull away from the more responsive Subaru Forester. The Subaru repeatedly overtook him and braked sharply in his path. During the pursuit, Ole Sapiens instructed his passenger to record video clips and send them immediately to a colleague. This was an attempt to create evidence of the incident.
At one point, occupants of the Subaru allegedly attempted to open his car doors. Ole Sapiens used his TJM bull bar to push back against one attacker who stepped out from the rear door in an attempt to stop him. He successfully defended himself, recounting that he "beat them when they tried opening the doors" and "gave them the TJM bumper, almost killing the one who tried to step out from the rear door."
After escaping the scene, Ole Sapiens reported the incident to the police. He confirmed that the matter is currently under investigation and that an arrest was expected soon. The police were notified, and Ole Sapiens provided them with details of the incident, including the description of the vehicle involved.
The route through Kijabe, often used as an alternative to the busy Nairobi-Nakuru highway, has drawn renewed attention following the incident. Ole Sapiens' account serves as a stark warning to motorists about the risks of travelling unfamiliar roads at night. This incident highlights the need for caution when driving, especially on isolated routes.
Ole Sapiens' story was published on Tuko.co.ke by Hillary Lisimba, a human-interest editor with over 20 years of experience in creating content. The incident was widely reported, and Ole Sapiens' bravery in the face of danger was commended. His story serves as a reminder of the importance of being vigilant and prepared for any situation that may arise while driving.
Key points
- Ole Sapiens used his TJM bull bar to defend himself against the attackers.
- The incident occurred on the Kimende-Maimahiu road via Kijabe.
- The police were notified, and an arrest is expected soon.
