Two private surveyors and a driver were on Friday robbed their personal effects after they were attacked by suspected goons in Mavoko, Machakos county.
According to the police report, the surveyors sustained injuries while their driver escaped unhurt following the attack.Their motor vehicle was torched as they attempted to survey the NSSF land in the area near dumpsite within Mlolongo location, Athi River subcounty on Friday.
The incident was reported to Mavoko police station at around noon
“It was reported that there was a scene of robbery with violence within DM area at about 12pm. Police from Mavoko responded immediately.
Police confirmed that the private surveyors and their driver had gone to survey land, LR 20200, LR 20208 and 337/2921 all owned by NSSF when they were attacked by suspected goons.
The goons robbed the complainant who was the driver of a Mitsubishi and later set it on fire. The team leader and another person whose identity is yet to be established were assaulted and robbed of their personal belongings,” police report read.
Police said the complainant was safe since he managed to escape unhurt.
“The other two are receiving treatment at a hospital. The survey team wasn’t in the company of police officers against the advice of NSSF head of security. The scene was visited and necessary action taken,” police said in their report.
Police have started investigations into the incident.
