Residents of Kiamuthambi village in Kirinyaga Central are reeling from a daring night raid in which a luxury Lexus vehicle valued at about KSh 35 million was stripped of its spare parts.
The incident occurred at the home of businesswoman Rose Muriuki, leaving her family and neighbours in shock.
According to family members, among them John Muriuki Kiama and Anne Mwaniki, more than 20 armed suspects stormed the well-fenced homestead in the dead of night using two vehicles.
The gang reportedly overpowered the watchman, Anthony Namanda, tying him up before gaining access to the compound and the house.
Namanda, who was on duty at the time, said the attackers appeared highly organised and seemed to know exactly what they were looking for.
“They came in quietly and tied me up before I could even react,” he told the family.
The suspects are said to have sprayed an unknown substance into the bedroom, incapacitating Muriuki and a female friend as they slept. The gang then proceeded to strip the luxury vehicle of its spare parts, making away with the valuables between midnight and 4am.
The victims only regained consciousness at around 9am the following day while in hospital, where they learned what had happened.
“This is the first time I have seen a vehicle stripped of its spare parts like this. I have owned vehicles for over 40 years, but I have never witnessed anything like it,” Kiama said.
Residents believe the suspects were not locals and may have come from Nairobi, arguing that the level of precision involved pointed to criminals familiar with high-end vehicles.
“Who even knows about these vehicles here in Kirinyaga? These people are experts. They stripped every part,” Mwaniki said, echoing the concerns of many in the community.
Detectives have since visited the scene and launched investigations into the brazen robbery.
The family says it is still struggling to come to terms with the incident, which has left them feeling exposed and deeply concerned about their safety.
