Police shoot Njiru man dead over motorcycle theft

Police in Njiru, Nairobi County on Monday shot dead a man suspected to be terrorizing members of the public around the city while armed.

Ian Omondi Achoki alias 'Iano' is said to have been stealing motorbikes within the KCC area in Mowlem ward and selling them to different locations.

He was killed as he engaged police in a shootout in Bargmo court within the Kirima neighbourhood.

Police said they recovered a pistol, ammunition, a mobile phone and a motorcycle.

A woman said to be Achoki’s wife and identified as Stella Nyambura was also arrested to help with the investigation.

Achoki was recently beaten by a mob over theft allegations.

He was also linked with a recent murder in the Eastleigh area.