Man linked to Spring Valley robbery incident gunned down in Machakos
By David Nthua, July 13, 2026It was the end of the road for a man who was captured on CCTV robbing innocent Kenyans in Spring Valley, Nairobi, a few days ago.
This is after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), through a statement shared on X on Monday, July 13, 2026, announced that the man had been shot dead during an operation in Joska, Machakos County.
“Spring Valley robbery suspect neutralised, Beretta pistol seized,” the DCI stated.
According to the investigative agency, detectives from the DCI headquarters joined officers from DCI Matungulu and raided a house in Joska Town after receiving intelligence that the suspect was hiding there.
Joska shootout
The DCI said the suspect had reportedly taken refuge at his girlfriend’s house when detectives surrounded the premises and ordered those inside to open the door.
“Upon identifying themselves and ordering the occupants to open the door, the suspect opened fire through a kitchen window, spraying bullets at the officers.
“Detectives returned fire in self-defence,” the DCI said.
After the shooting ended, officers secured the house and entered the premises, where they found the suspect lying inside with fatal gunshot wounds.
Detectives recovered a Beretta pistol loaded with a magazine containing four rounds of 9mm ammunition.
They also recovered additional live rounds, spent cartridges and three mobile phones from the house.
The recovered firearm was taken to the National Police Service Forensic Laboratory for ballistic examination and possible links to other violent crimes.
Spring Valley robbery
The DCI said preliminary investigations had linked the suspect to the recent daylight robbery at a popular restaurant along General Mathenge Road in Spring Valley, Westlands.
During the Spring Valley robbery, armed men were captured on CCTV confronting diners and stealing mobile phones and other valuables before escaping on motorcycles.
“The suspect is also believed to have been part of a criminal network behind a series of violent robberies across Nairobi, Kiambu and Machakos counties,” the DCI said.
Detectives are now examining the recovered Beretta pistol to establish whether it was used in other robberies reported across the three counties.
Meanwhile, the DCI has launched a manhunt for the suspect’s alleged accomplices, who remain at large.
Members of the public with information about the suspects have been urged to report anonymously through the DCI toll-free number, 0800 722 203, or WhatsApp number, 0709 570 000.