Shock in Kirinyaga as Armed Gang Dismantles Luxury Lexus in Midnight Heist

A luxury Lexus vehicle left dismantled at a home in Kirinyaga after a daring overnight robbery in which unknown suspects made away with valuable parts.

by: Babz Abdul-Raheem

 Residents of Kiamuthambi village in Kirinyaga Central are in shock after a daring robbery in which a Lexus vehicle valued at Ksh 35 million was stripped of its spare parts. The incident happened at the home of businesswoman Rose Muriuki, leaving her family and the community shaken.

Family members, including John Muriuki Kiama and Anne Mwaniki, said that more than 20 armed suspects arrived at the well-fenced property in two vehicles during the night. They reportedly overpowered the watchman, Anthony Namanda, tying him up before gaining entry into the house.

Namanda, who was on duty at the time, said the suspects seemed highly organized and knew exactly what they were targeting. He said they entered quietly and restrained him before he could react.

The gang is said to have drugged Muriuki and her female friend by spraying an unknown substance into their bedroom while they were asleep. They then went on to strip the Lexus of its parts, taking valuable items between midnight and about 4 a.m.

The victims only regained consciousness the next morning at around 9 a.m. in hospital, where they found out what had happened. Kiama described the experience, saying he had owned vehicles for more than 40 years but had never seen one stripped like this before.

Many residents believe the thieves were not locals but experts from Nairobi familiar with high-end vehicles, noting how thoroughly the Lexus had been dismantled.

Detectives have since visited the scene and launched investigations. The family says they are still trying to come to terms with the brazen theft and are concerned for their safety.