Armed gang kills guard, steals motorcycles & phones in Migori

Armed Gang Kills Guard, Steals 18 Motorbikes and 30 Phones in Migori Robbery
A heavily armed gang launched a brutal attack on a motorcycle and phone dealership in Migori Town early Tuesday, killing a private security guard and making off with 18 motorbikes and at least 30 mobile phones. The brazen robbery, which lasted nearly an hour, has sent shockwaves through the business community and highlighted the growing audacity of criminal networks in the region.
According to police reports and witnesses, the assailants, estimated to be over ten in number and armed with rifles and pangas, stormed the establishment located near the Migori Police Station. They first overpowered and fatally wounded the guard on duty before systematically looting the showroom. The gang loaded the motorbikes into a waiting truck and fled the scene, leaving behind a trail of destruction and fear. The manner in which they operated shows a high level of organization. It was a military-style operation, a shaken neighbor reported.
The killing and large-scale theft have triggered outrage and fear among local traders and residents. Many business owners are now questioning their safety, given the gang’s ability to execute such a major heist in a town centre. If a business can be stripped clean so close to the police station, then none of us are safe. This is unacceptable, stated the chairman of the local traders’ association. The incident has intensified pressure on local security apparatus, with leaders and the public demanding immediate answers and a swift, decisive response.
Police have launched a major manhunt for the suspects and recovered the stolen truck abandoned in a nearby village. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has taken over the case, pursuing several leads. This attack represents a significant escalation in the crime trends plaguing Migori County and poses a direct challenge to the government’s recent declaration of the area as a strategic security zone. The ability of security forces to apprehend the perpetrators and recover the stolen goods will be critical in restoring any semblance of public confidence.