An Mpesa attendant was robbed Ksh 9000 at gunpoint by a police officer in Tharaka Nithi County.
Confirming the incident, Tharaka Nithi County Commissioner Charles Mbatu said that the suspect entered the Mpesa attendant's shop through the backdoor which was not locked.
File Image of Tharaka Nithi County Police Commander Charles Mbatu (courtesy).
"The suspect entered the Mpesa shop and unleashed a gun at the victim before taking the Ksh 9000 and left," Mr Mbatu said.
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According to Mr. Mbatu, the Mpesa attendant followed the said police officer and alerted the locals who came to his rescue before he was arrested and taken to a police station.
"The suspect claimed he came from Embu East sub-county and claimed he was a police officer," Mr. Mbatu said.
The County commissioner mentioned that investigation had commenced to establish whether it's true the suspect was indeed a police officer and from Embu east.
Mr. Mbatu thanked the locals for helping nab the suspect while at the same time urging locals especially Mpesa attendants to ensure their doors are locked all the time.
Video courtesy of Nation:
Police officer robs Mpesa attendant Sh9,000 in Tharaka Nithi county pic.twitter.com/28kktxsSTo
— Nation Africa (@NationAfrica) June 22, 2021
