Was It an Inside Job? Armed Gang Targets Chinese Nationals in Lavington, Flees With Sh2.6 Million

Detectives in Nairobi are currently hunting a gang of suspected thugs who raided a residence in Lavington, escaping with over Sh2.6 million in various currencies. The victims, a group of Chinese nationals, informed police that the attackers seized two safes containing US$20,000 along with significant amounts of Kenyan Shillings, Chinese Yuan, and Japanese Yen.

The brazen robbery unfolded on Sunday evening when four men drove directly into the compound. A security guard on duty granted them entry after the men claimed they were visiting as guests. Once inside, the group – armed with crude weapons – confronted the 12 Chinese nationals present, ordering them to lie on the floor. The victims reported that the suspects roughed them up before snatching the two small safes, five mobile phones, gold jewelry, and their passports.

After securing the valuables, the assailants quickly retreated to a waiting vehicle and fled the scene. Authorities are now reviewing security protocols and the circumstances of the entry as they work to track down the suspects and recover the stolen property.

Police arrived at the scene shortly after the alarm was raised, confirming that the gang had used a saloon car to execute the targeted raid. While officers have yet to make any arrests, they recovered one of the stolen mobile phones on Amboseli Road, only a few meters from the house. Detectives now report that they are pursuing several credible leads to identify the suspects involved.

Investigators believe the attackers possessed specific knowledge about the cash stored inside the home and are currently probing for potential insiders who may have provided a tip-off. Although the victims sustained minor injuries during the struggle, they did not require intensive medical care. As part of the ongoing inquiry, authorities detained the security guard on duty for questioning to determine how the “guests” gained such easy access.

The police noted that robberies of this nature frequently involve assistance from individuals close to the victims or the property. They continue to analyze the movements of the getaway vehicle and the recovered evidence to track the gang’s path.

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