Police gun down three suspects in Buruburu
Police in Buruburu early Thursday morning gunned down three suspects who had carjacked a man on Kangundo Road.
The carjacked victim was rescued and his car recovered.
Police are looking for a suspect who escaped after the incident, Nairobi County Police Commander Japheth Koome said.
Boda boda operators had reported to officers on patrol that they saw four men forcing themselves into a white Toyota vehicle at the junction of Spine Road and Kangundo Road.
The officers later intercepted the car along Outer Ring Road and a shootout ensued.
Three of the occupants were shot dead while one managed to escape.
Police recovered a mini Ceska, serial number B200432, loaded with 6 rounds of ammunition and revolver loaded with two rounds of ammunition.
The three bodies were not immediately identified and have been taken to the City Mortuary for identification and post-mortem.
Police said they were pursuing the suspect who escaped.