Eldoret Police boss Smollets Munyianzi has confirmed that two suspected thugs were on Thursday morning shot dead at Baharini in Eldoret in a botched robbery attempt.
According to Munyianzi the shot suspects were in a company of three others who managed to escape.
Munyianzi said that the five have been notorious in terrorising residents and a manhunt to arrest the three is still on.
Police were also able to recover two pistols, one home-made gun, from the suspects.
"I would like to warn criminals in this area to know that their days are numbered. If they try this again, a stern action will be taken against them,” warned Munyianzi.
He advised youths to work hard to earn a living rather than looking for free things that will lead to punishment or death.
"You do not want to sweat; you are just waiting for people to go out and work only to come and unlawfully take it from them. I urge you to start changing your behaviour and start doing something constructive,” said Munyianzi.
He noted that crime in the area is on the rise but assured the residents that the Police is fully in charge, adding that the rampant criminal activities in the area shall soon be put to an end.