Fake Accident Used to Hijack Lorry on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

Four suspected robbers allegedly staged a traffic accident to hijack a lorry in Ndara. Police have recovered 44 tyres and other stolen vehicle parts.

The robbery occurred at approximately 2am in the Ndara area, where the suspects reportedly used a white Toyota Probox to force the lorry driver to stop before attacking him and taking control of the vehicle.

According to the National Police Service (NPS), the driver, who works for Soucesteel Company, was transporting assorted tyres from Nairobi to Mombasa in an Isuzu FRR lorry, registration number KDW 062X.

The suspects allegedly approached from behind at high speed, overtook the lorry and suddenly applied their brakes, forcing the driver to slow down.

Four occupants then emerged from the Probox, claiming that the lorry had hit their vehicle and demanding to inspect the alleged damage.

However, what appeared to be a minor road incident quickly turned into a robbery.

Source: Y News