Kenyan policeman praised for arresting ‘armed robbers’

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A Kenyan policeman is being hailed a hero for his quick reaction in arresting armed robbers in the capital, Nairobi, on Thursday.

Meet brave cop Joash Ombati
Meet brave cop Joash Ombati

The video of Joash Ombati apprehending the two men, who reportedly robbed a man of Kenya Shillings 732,000 ($7,200; £5,500), has been shared online, with many praising him.

Mr Ombati told the Star newspaper that he was on a lunch break when he saw a man being thrown from a moving car while shouting “thief, thief”.

The policeman jumped into a taxi and gave chase.

He shot at the car, but it only stopped after it hit a rock. Mr Ombati fired again at the car forcing the two men to surrender.

His work was not finished, however, because a man on a motorcycle then grabbed the money. Mr Ombati told the paper he again gave chase and recovered the cash.

Police later said that only $4,000 was recovered.

Mr Ombati told the Star that he was proud of his action.

He said: “I’m happy because I helped a Kenyan.This is a blessing to me. Whenever I do such deeds I feel very satisfied.” BBC News

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