Multi agency teams are investigating an incident where two police officers were seriously injured after they were attacked by a gang of motorcycle-riding assailants while on patrol in Ruai, Nairobi.
The attack occurred at around 1am on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, when the officers were conducting beat patrols within Ruai Sub-County, police said.
According to police, members of the public alerted authorities after the officers were attacked and sustained serious head injuries.
The assailants also escaped with two AK-47 rifles belonging to the officers.
The injured officers were a police man and his female colleague.
The male sustained a deep cut at the back of his head and injuries to his hands. He was reportedly unresponsive when officers arrived at the hospital.
The female also suffered a deep cut at the back of her head and injuries to both hands but remained responsive.
The two were rushed to Reale Hospital in Utawala by members of the public before senior police officers, led by the Ruai Sub-County Police Commander, visited the facility.
Preliminary reports indicate that the attackers may have used a sharp object during the assault.
The stolen firearms were two AK-47 rifles, each loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition.
Police officers have launched an operation to track down the attackers and recover the stolen weapons.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The motive was not immediately known. Police believe the victims were trailed before being attacked.
The operation continued Tuesday, officials said.
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