Woman Jumps from 4th Floor to Escape Alleged Rape Attempt in Kayole

Nairobi, Kenya – A woman sustained serious injuries after jumping from the fourth floor of an apartment in Mihango, Kayole, while escaping an alleged rape attempt on Sunday night.

According to police reports, the victim was in the suspect’s house when a confrontation erupted. The suspect allegedly attempted to rape her, forcing her to flee to the balcony before making the desperate leap to the ground.

Security guards at the apartment rushed to her aid and took her to a nearby hospital, while others apprehended the suspect and called the police. The woman was later confirmed to have sustained fractures on her legs. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, and the suspect remains in custody.

Botched Robbery in Majengo Ends in Gunfire

In a separate incident, a suspected thug was shot and injured in a confrontation with police following a failed robbery attempt in the Majengo slums on Monday evening.

Police reports indicate that two suspects had posed as customers at a local hotel before one of them brandished a pistol and demanded the day’s earnings. The hotel owner managed to slip away unnoticed and alerted a nearby police patrol team.

Upon arrival, officers engaged the suspects in a chase, leading to an exchange of gunfire. One suspect was shot and injured but managed to escape, leaving behind a homemade gun and a kitchen knife. Police are now calling on local clinics and hospitals to report any cases of an injured man seeking treatment.

Authorities say they have ramped up security operations across Nairobi to curb the rising cases of violent robberies. Several suspects have been arrested in recent days as part of the ongoing crackdown.

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Woman Jumps from 4th Floor to Escape Alleged Rape Attempt in Kayole