DNK International By Our Correspondent,Waithaka.
Police officers in Dagoretti,Nairobi have rescued a suspected phone snatcher from an angry mob after he was allegedly caught stealing a mobile phone along Kikuyu Road in Muthama area.
The suspect, identified as John, was reportedly riding an electric motorcycle, registration number KMHB 425B, alongside two other men when they reportedly approached Wanjiru Wanjau from behind at around 6:30pm on Sunday and snatched her Redmi mobile phone valued at Sh18,000.
The two accomplices escaped, while the rider was arrested by members of the public and subjected to mob injustice.
A search reportedly recovered the stolen phone from the suspect before officers from Waithaka Police Station arrived at the scene and rescued him.
He was rushed to Mbagathi Hospital for treatment as police continue handling the case.
Further investigations are ongoing.
[Daily News Kenya-International@October 19,2026]
