DNK International By Our Correspondent,Githunguri
Four men have been arrested after an attempted robbery and rape at a bar in Kanjai Shopping Centre, Githunguri, Kiambu County.
The Wednesday night incident left a waitress and two police officers with stab injuries.
The incident occurred at at Heritage Bar and Restaurant.
According to a police report, the four suspects had posed as customers from about 9.00pm before turning hostile and attempting to break into the bar counter, where three waitresses had locked themselves in.
Police officers on mobile patrol responded to a distress call.
As the officers gained access to the premises, one of the suspects, identified as Shadrack Chege Njoroge drew a kitchen knife and stabbed waitress Linet Wanjiku on the left thigh and hand as she opened the bar door for the officers.
During the ensuing struggle, Njoroge stabbed Corporal George Kamau Njoroge on the left lower arm, while Sergeant Kenneth Komen sustained a deep cut on his left thumb.
The officers overpowered the suspects and arrested all four.
Police recovered two kitchen knives from Njoroge, one knife from Joseph Kariuki Kimani and another from Alvin Kamau Wambui.
The fourth suspect was identified as Antony Gikonyo Ngugi.
The injured officers and the waitress were treated at Ivory and Githunguri hospitals respectively and discharged in fair condition.
The four suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue, with the case being handled by Githunguri police.
A further progress report is expected.
[Daily News Kenya-International@October 1,2026]
