Gang robs couple of Sh1.7 million after withdrawing money in Kitale
Police in Trans Nzoia County are investigating an armed robbery in which a woman and her friend were allegedly robbed of Sh1.7 million shortly after withdrawing the money from two banks in Kitale. The incident occurred on September 25, 2026, in Village-In area within Sirende Ward, Kiminini Sub-County. According to police Carolyn Jemutai and her [...] The post Gang robs couple of Sh1.7 million…
A woman and her companion were reportedly robbed of Sh1.7 million in Kitale after withdrawing the funds from two banks on September 25, 2026. Carolyn Jemutai and Julious Langat entered Kitale town where Jemutai withdrew the money from KCB Bank and DTB Bank. Around 3 pm, while returning home in a silver Toyota Fielder, they were allegedly intercepted by another silver Toyota Fielder containing a gang of men.
One of the men pointed a gun at Langat and struck him with a metal rod, causing a head injury. The attackers escaped with the cash, two mobile phones, three ATM cards, and an identification card. Police are conducting an investigation into the incident, which they suspect involves inside information about the transactions. Such attacks often occur after perpetrators receive information from financial institutions or victims.
Police are also looking into the possibility of rogue bank staff leaking details to criminals or clients providing advance notice of their withdrawal plans. The post detailed the robbery that occurred in Village-In area of Sirende Ward, Kiminini Sub-County.
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