Heavy gunfire was reported in Nairobi’s Dagoretti estate after detectives moved in to rescue a Chinese national who was abducted and held at gunpoint since Thursday.
Detectives gun down 4 in Nairobi in fierce shootout to save Chinese national
4 suspects who had demanded 1 Million USD shot in dramatic shootout
File image of police at a scene of crime
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The detectives moved in stealthily and opened fire on the four armed suspects after they defied orders to surrender.
The suspects had demanded a ransom of 1 million US dollars to release the victim.
"TODAY @DCI_Kenya Detectives rescued a Chinese national who was on Thursday this week Abducted from his shop by a gang purporting to be DCI Officers, & the said criminals who wouldn't heed to a surrender order fatally injured.” Stated DCI on Twitter.
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DCI added that investigation led the detectives to Sun Track Estate Hse no. 2199 where the victim was being held under an armed four-men-guard, who had demanded 1Million USD ransom from his brother to secure his release.
“Stealthily & tactfully approaching the scene in order to save life, and amid a fierce exchange of fire with the armed criminal gang, the four were gunned down among them an AP Officer & a Pistol recovered with several rounds of ammunition. A M/Vehicle make Nissan Tiida Reg. No. KCW 731L also detained. Victim safe and back to his liberty” Added the statement.
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