Two suspected robbers shot dead after knife attack on cops in Mathare

Two suspected criminals were killed in a knife attack on police officers in Nairobi's Mathare area, with the first suspect fatally shot during a confrontation and the second dying later from gunshot wounds. The incident unfolded around 7:20 PM on Friday, November 6, when police officers patrolling Juja Road encountered two men armed with knives, robbing a woman who was screaming for help.

The officers immediately intervened, leading the suspects to flee towards the Kosovo slums. The pursuit continued as the officers caught up with the two, but one suspect drew a knife and turned towards an officer, attempting to stab him. In response to what the police described as an imminent threat, the officer fired his weapon, fatally injuring the suspect, who was later identified as 'Mafloaater' and found to be a known criminal.

Following the shooting, a search revealed a mini pistol, a knife, and a Nokia C12 mobile phone belonging to the robbery victim, worth Sh18,000.

A manhunt ensued for the second suspect, identified as 'Chinku'. At around 11:40 PM, the public reported finding a dead body beside a road in Kosovo, Mathare. Officers from Pangani Police Station and DCI Starehe arrived at the scene and identified the deceased as Chinku, who had suffered gunshot injuries during the initial confrontation. He succumbed to his injuries. The two incidents were processed by scenes-of-crime officers from Starehe, with investigations into the events ongoing.