Kirinyaga gang drugs family, vandalise Sh35million Lexus in night raid

Detectives have launched investigations into a meticulously planned night raid in Kiamuthambi village, Kirinyaga Central, where armed suspects stormed a private residence and vandalised a high-end Lexus vehicle valued at approximately Sh35million.

The incident occurred at the home of businesswoman Rose Muriuki shortly after midnight.

According to preliminary findings, more than 20 suspects arrived in two vehicles and gained entry into the well-secured compound under the cover of darkness.

The gang is reported to have first subdued the night watchman, Anthony Namanda, tying him up before accessing the main house.

Namanda told investigators the attackers appeared highly organised and executed the operation with precision.

“They came in quietly and tied me up before I could even react,” he said, adding that the suspects seemed to know exactly what they were targeting.

Family members, including John Muriuki Kiama and Anne Mwaniki, said the suspects are believed to have sprayed an unknown substance into one of the bedrooms where Muriuki and her female friend were sleeping.

The two women were later found unconscious and rushed to hospital, where they regained consciousness at around 9am while undergoing treatment.

Police sources indicate the gang remained at the property for several hours, from shortly after midnight until about 4am, methodically dismantling the luxury vehicle and removing critical spare parts.

By morning, the car had been extensively stripped.

Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations visited the scene and collected forensic samples.

Authorities are now analysing the suspected chemical agent used to incapacitate the occupants, as well as reviewing potential surveillance footage and intelligence leads.

Investigators believe the scale of the operation, the number of suspects involved, and the time spent at the scene point to a well-coordinated criminal network targeting high-value vehicles for parts.

A manhunt has been launched as police work to identify and apprehend those responsible.