An armed robber reportedly forced entry into Equity bank, Nairobi West branch that is located opposite Summerdale Hotel on Gandhi Avenue.
Sources indicate that the single robber, who was armed with an knife, attacked the bank and wrestled with security guards. He first tackled a uniformed police officer at the entrance before going for the one inside the banking hall.
Shots were fired and a number of civilians and guards were injured during the scuffle. Videos on the incident have been shared online and one of them shows an injured person being escorted to a waiting vehicle while limping.
Thugs have attacked Equity Bank Nairobi West opposite Summerdale Hotel pic.twitter.com/md7ALRIMwl
— Seth Olale (@SethOlale) October 11, 2022
The police reportedly tackled the robber and arrested him. Meanwhile, the bank area has been cordoned as police carry out investigations. The road leading to the bank has been closed as well.
An armed man attempted to force entry into Nairobi West Equity Bank and injured some guards. Police successfully handled the situation and arrested the man. pic.twitter.com/orlwXOqe9c
— Cyprian, Is Nyakundi (@CisNyakundy) October 11, 2022
Equity has faced numerous bank heists with a section of Kenyans questioning why the bank has always been targeted.
In July last year, the Equity branch in Matuu, Machakos suffered a similar attempt. Five armed robbers pounced on the bank, robbing it of an unknown amount of money as well as stealing guns from officers that were manning it.
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