One suspect in a viral robbery incident that was captured on cctv along Ngong Rd is in police custody following a sting of operation by detectives.

In the footage that has made rounds on social media for several days, a robber was captured violently robbing a foreigner of her sling bag & escaping on a motorcycle as a second pillion passenger.

Swinging into action, the DCI deployed a team of detectives to pursue what was evidently a well coordinated gang that targeted pedestrians on the walk ways.

Intelligence-led surveillance saw the arrest of Samuel Ndungo Waweru, a member of the gang believed to have established its base around MOGAS Petrol Station along Jogoo Rd.

His accomplices have since been identified and put on police radar as their manhunt continues.

Nairobi county governor,Johnson Sakaja through his Twitter handle thanked the DCI for their swift action in making sure the suspect was arrested.

"These culprits have been nabbed by the DCI who will give further details of their action. We are grateful for the continued partnership in securing our County," he posted.