Thieves break into judge's house, steal laptop containing judgments

Justice Agnes Murgor at the Court of Appeal in Mombasa County. [File, Standard]

Burglars broke into Justice Agnes Murgor's home in Kilifi and made away with a laptop containing judgements and court proceedings and an iPhone.

Kilifi South DCI boss Leonard Kurgat said the burglary of the Court of Appeal judge's residence that happened on Monday at the exclusive Shariani Kuruwitu residences.

He said the case was reported at Mtwapa police station on Monday by the judge's bodyguard after he was alerted by Justice Murgo.

According to the police officers who visited the scene established that the robbers gained entry by severing the sliding door locks, and went through the lounge to the master bedroom. 

The thieves also ransacked her home. Thereafter, they proceeded to a second house in the same neighbourhood and stole binoculars and drank packets of milk.

The shocking incident has raised concerns about security of the area as police promised a thorough investigation into the brazen thefts.

Preliminary reports show that entry points were well guarded by a certain security company.

Three security guards have been arrested and are held at Mtwapa police station as investigations continue.

The total value of the stolen items has not been established. The incident has led to heightened security concerns in the area.

However, residents are speculating that the incidents might be linked to internal management disputes, adding that the robbery shows how even judicial officers are vulnerable to crime.