Suspect shot dead, police AK47 rifle found on him in Machakos
Police in Matungulu, Machakos County, shot dead a suspect linked to the theft of an AK-47 rifle from an Administration Police officer in Mlolongo last year. The shooting occurred in the Masokani area, between Koma and Kenol in Matungulu Sub-County, during a confrontation between police and the suspects on Friday night. Police said one of [...] The post Suspect shot dead, police AK47 rifle found…
In Machakos County, Kenya, a police officer was robbed of his AK-47 rifle last year. Police in Matungulu shot and killed a suspect tied to the theft during a confrontation on Friday night. The suspect, who had been under police surveillance, was armed with the rifle during the exchange of gunfire. After the shooting, the suspect's accomplice fled the scene and managed to escape.
The AK-47 rifle, found on the deceased suspect, was recovered and is the same firearm stolen during a violent robbery in Mavoko in November 2025. Three armed men attacked a police officer in Athi River, shooting him in the chest and both legs before fleeing with the rifle and the officer's mobile phone. Police are currently investigating the incident and searching for the escaped suspect.
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