Manhunt launched after five robbery suspects escape from Limuru Police Station
Five suspects facing robbery with violence and gang rape allegations escaped from lawful custody at Limuru Police Station in Kiambu County after attacking and overpowering police officers. The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at approximately 11pm when officers opened the male cells to transfer 10 suspects into an inner room. Two police officers [...] The post Manhunt launched…
Five men accused of robbery with violence and gang rape managed to break free from Limuru Police Station in Kiambu County, Kenya, on Wednesday night. The suspects, who had been transferred to an inner room for transfer, overpowered two police officers when the metal grill door was opened. The attackers fled, prompting a response from police with a crime standby officer who was also attacked by the suspects.
Despite the escape, two suspects remained in custody. The five escapees are Moses Waswa, 34, Simon Eshiwani, 35, Daniel Ndichu Njoroge, 22, Dedan Kariuki, 35, and Edward Muriithi, 21. They were initially arrested on October 14, 2026, and appeared in court the following day before being remanded in custody until their scheduled plea hearing on November 5, 2026.
The Limuru Police Station launched a security operation to apprehend the suspects following the incident. The details of the escape are currently under investigation.
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