A significant breakthrough has been made in the investigation of a daring daylight robbery that occurred along the Shamakhokho–Serem road in Kenya. A third suspect, identified as Sammy Angwegwe, was arrested in the Esirulo area of Emuhaya following an intelligence-led operation by detectives from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB), Western Region. The robbery took place on October 19, 2026, when a woman was relieved of KSh1 million at gunpoint.
The incident unfolded shortly after the victim, accompanied by a friend, withdrew KSh1 million from a bank in Mbale. The money was intended for the purchase of building materials and was tucked into a shopping bag. As they traveled to Chemobo Village in Nandi County, a white Toyota Probox suddenly cut them off, and four men, two of whom were armed with pistols, snatched the shopping bag and another containing personal valuables.
Detectives from DCI Hamisi rushed to the scene to document the incident and launch a manhunt for the perpetrators. The investigation has yielded the arrest of three suspects, with Angwegwe being the latest to be apprehended. The suspects remain in custody undergoing processing pending arraignment. The police are pursuing further leads to unravel the full extent of the criminal operation.
The robbery has sparked widespread concern, and the police are working to bring all those involved to justice. The Kenyan community is eager to see the perpetrators brought to account for their actions. The police have assured the public that they are doing everything in their power to ensure that justice is served.
The arrest of Angwegwe is a significant milestone in the investigation, and the police are optimistic that it will lead to further breakthroughs. The Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB), Western Region, played a crucial role in the operation, working in collaboration with officers from Embali Police Station and detectives from DCI Hamisi.
The incident has raised questions about security in the region, particularly in rural areas. The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. The government has also assured the public that it is taking steps to enhance security in the region.
The Kenyan police are continuing to investigate the incident, and it is expected that more information will be released as the investigation unfolds. The public is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the investigation and the trial of the suspects.
Key points
- The third suspect, Sammy Angwegwe, was arrested in connection with the Ksh 1 million daylight robbery.
- The robbery occurred along the Shamakhokho–Serem road in Kenya on October 19, 2026.
- The police are pursuing further leads to unravel the full extent of the criminal operation.
