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