- A police officer from the Diplomatic Police Unit was ambushed by unknown assailants on his way to work on Sunday, November 3
- The officer, Stanley Kipterer, was hit with a blunt object before being stabbed and left for dead by the roadside
- Kipterer was reportedly on his way to work to begin his official duties when his attackers ambushed him
Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya
What began as a typical day turned deadly for a diplomatic police officer who was attacked by robbers in Kiambu while on his way to work.
Source: Twitter
How was the diplomatic officer attacked?
The officer, Stanley Kipterer, left his home at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 3, and was headed to a nearby Mpesa to deposit KSh 1,500.
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According to a report by Citizen Digital, three men followed him and hit him on the head with a blunt object before stabbing him with a sharp weapon.
Due to his injuries, the officer let down his guard, allowing the attackers to take the KSh 1,500 he intended to deposit, along with his mobile phone.
They left him for dead on the side of the road, where passersby discovered him and rushed him to Nairobi West Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.
The doctors reported that Kipterer is out of danger and is currently in stable condition.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
