The body of one of suspected robbers in Kisumu lying next to a G3 rifle and several rounds of ammunition said to be recovered from him after police shot and killed the suspect. [PHOTO/the-star.co.ke]
Police in Kisumu have gunned down two suspected robbers at Obunga area.
The two are said to be part of a gang that was terrorising and stealing from residents.
The Saturday occurance saw officers recover a G3 rifle with several rounds of ammunition from the suspects.
Confirming the incident, Kisumu OCPD Mutuma Maweu said one other suspect escaped with gunshot wounds.
He revealed that officers acting on a tip-off from the public trailed the suspects for some time before a high-speed pursuit ensued along the busy Kisumu-Busia road.
He said that the suspects, who were riding a motorbike, eventually lost control and crushed near the Toyota Kenya premises.
"In the hit of the moment, one of the suspects attempted to draw his gun and shoot at my officers but my officers sprayed them with bullets. Two died on the spot but one escaped with bullet wounds," Maweu said.
He added that police are yet to establish the target of their (suspects') foiled robbery but they believe it was within Obunga area.