A thug killed a fellow thug in a botched robbery attempt at an engineering company, in Mukuru kwa Reuben, Makadara in Nairobi.
The thugs armed with crude weapons had scaled the perimer wall gaining access to David Engineering company where they encountered the firm’s guard.
On noticing two dark silhouettes jump over the perimeter wall, the security guard identified as Ondieki issued a warning against any further movement but the defiant thugs advanced towards him prompting a struggle.
One of the thugs attempted to stab Ondieki using a knife but Ondieki dashed down and the knife went straight to one of his accomplice’s eye, killing him on the spot.
Shocked by the sudden turn of events, the knife wielding assailant immediately dropped his killer weapon and fled the scene, as Ondieki gave a spirited chase.
Ondieki is currently receiving treatment for minor injuries at a nearby hospital.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has praised the guard “as a fearless protector of life and property”.
Meanwhile, crime scene detectives recovered the murder weapon, which will provide crucial leads into the identity of the stray assailant.
“We honour Ondieki for his bravery and will be celebrating this Christmas with him and his family, to encourage him and other guards to continue doing good,” DCI shared.
