A foreign man was accosted by thugs and robbed in broad daylight as he walked along a public road in Nairobi’s Parklands area, raising fresh concerns about the escalating insecurity in the country.
In the video circulating online, a three-man gang is seen confronting the unsuspecting victim before pinning him to the ground and ransacking his pockets in search of valuables.
The thugs are then seen making away with his personal belongings before fleeing the scene, leaving the man badly shaken following the terrifying ordeal.
The brazen robbery, which happened in broad daylight, has sparked outrage, with Kenyans questioning the safety of pedestrians even in busy Nairobi neighbourhoods.
The incident comes at a time when concerns over insecurity in different parts of the country continue to grow, with criminals targeting unsuspecting members of the public and escaping with their valuables.
The CCTV footage has also renewed calls for enhanced security patrols and tougher action against gangs terrorising residents and pedestrians.
With the robbery unfolding in broad daylight, questions are being raised about how criminals can carry out such brazen attacks in public spaces.
Watch the video.
