A 43-year-old rider was shot and injured in Migori Town on the night of September 23, 2025, in what police are calling a targeted attack. The victim, who had been heading home around 11 pm, was trailed by gunmen on a motorcycle as he neared his gate. Suddenly, gunshots rang out, and the rider felt a sharp pain in his lower back before collapsing on the roadside.
The victim initially didn’t realize he had been shot until he noticed the wound on his back and an injury on his forehead. He was quickly rushed to a local hospital where he was stabilized. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, but the motive behind the attack remains unclear. There is growing concern over the rise in violent crime in the area, and authorities are intensifying their efforts to uncover the culprits behind this assault.
In a related case, police in Tala, Machakos County, are also investigating a robbery that took place at the Emali Inn bar and restaurant. Armed with a G3 rifle, the assailants stormed the establishment, stealing keg pumps, alcohol, and cash. They fired several shots into the air before fleeing the scene. Law enforcement has recovered three spent cartridges believed to have come from the G3 rifle, and the community is urging police to take stronger action against the increasing number of robberies.
Meanwhile, in Laikipia’s Olmoran area, security forces uncovered an AK-47 rifle with 12 rounds of ammunition after two juveniles were arrested in connection with an operation targeting suspected bandits in the area. The suspects had been spotted by locals, prompting swift intervention from law enforcement. The arrest is part of ongoing efforts to address crime, especially in areas where livestock theft is prevalent.
With criminal activities continuing to escalate, residents in these regions are calling for enhanced security measures and more robust policing to restore safety and prevent further violence. As investigations unfold, authorities are working diligently to piece together evidence and apprehend those responsible for these dangerous acts.
