Police in Kenya have launched a manhunt for two Ugandans who masterminded a violent robbery in an apartment in Nairobi.
According to the Kenyan Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the robbery captured on CCTV happened on November 1 at around 4:40pm when an individual armed with a hammer entered into Ushirika Tower in Eastleigh when the owner, a Somali man was out with his children, while his wife was reported to be in India for medical treatment.
“After gaining entry, he proceeded to an apartment on the sixth floor with the assistance of a house-help named Everlyne, who is a Ugandan national,” the Kenyan police said.
Preliminary investigations indicate that upon entering the apartment, the assailant, who is also believed to be a Ugandan national, grievously assaulted a 20-year-old Somali house-help named Hakimo Muhidin with assistance from Evelyne.
A video which has since gone viral on social media captured the assailant assaulting the Somali house-help as her Ugandan counterpart looked on.
The maid is heard making an alarm for help but no one could come to her rescue.
“Hakimo Muhidin sustained serious injuries, including a broken tooth and injuries to her hand, head, and legs. Additionally, she exhibited signs of having been whipped, with visible marks on her back. After receiving medical treatment, she has been discharged and is currently recovering at a relative's home in the Tassia estate area,” the police said.
Kenyan police say several items including pieces of gold jewellery, an unspecified amount of cash in both Kenya shillings and U.S. dollars, as well as four laptops belonging to the family, were stolen during the incident.
They say the Ugandan maid who had joined the household three weeks ago escaped alongside the assailant.
Kenyan authorities says investigations into the incident have kicked off.
