A suspected armed robber was shot dead by police in Korogocho after allegedly opening fire on officers who had come to stop him and an accomplice from attacking members of the public.
Police said the officers ordered the two to surrender, but one of them allegedly drew a pistol and fired at them, forcing the officers to return fire. One suspect was fatally wounded, while the other escaped, Nairobi police commander Issa Mohamud said.
Officers also rescued a robbery victim who had been shot in the right hand, lower back, neck and right leg. He was rushed to Mama Margaret Uhuru Kenyatta Hospital, where he was treated and later discharged in fair condition.
After processing the scene, detectives recovered a homemade pistol that was capable of firing, one round of 9mm ammunition and a dagger with a metallic handle.
They also recovered a Samsung A04 phone, valued at about KSh 20,000, that belonged to the victim. The body of the dead suspect was taken to the City Mortuary to await a postmortem examination.
Mohamud said police have stepped up operations in the city to deal with crime, which he credited with the arrest of dozens of suspects and the recovery of stolen property and motorcycles used in crimes. He added that patrols will be increased ahead of the festive season.
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