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Violent robbery suspect caught on camera detained for 14 days

Peter Waithaka.He was arrested at his hideout in Kaloleni-Makongeni Estate in Nairobi on Friday. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

A former convict allegedly captured on security camera violently robbing a tourist has been detained for two weeks to allow the police complete investigations.

Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Bernard Ochoi allowed the police to detain Peter Waithaka alias Gikuyu to compile the numerous reports of robbery with violence allegedly committed by the suspect.

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