A man who found himself face to face with two armed robbers late at night walked away unharmed after making a split-second decision that likely saved him from serious harm, according to CCTV footage that has since circulated widely online.
The recording captured the incident at around 11 pm on September 15, showing the man standing near a gate along a dimly lit road, absorbed in his phone and oblivious to what was approaching from behind.
Man Surrenders Phone Before Robbers Can Act
Within seconds, a motorbike carrying two passengers pulled up and stopped just behind him. The man glanced back and immediately clocked the threat; one of the men had a machete in hand.
Rather than freeze or resist, he made a calculated move: the moment one of the men touched his back, he handed over his phone himself, without waiting to be asked.
The two robbers quickly boarded the waiting motorbike as the man stood rooted to the spot, visibly shaken.
One of them briefly turned back towards him, apparently to unsettle him further, and it worked. The man bolted in the opposite direction as the robbers sped off.
The footage left many viewers both rattled and relieved, sparking a wider conversation about personal safety and the effectiveness of surveillance systems in public spaces.
Kenyans React to the Robbery Clip
Maryanne Lelogeais said:
“Oh that capture is enough; they can zoom i think.”
George Omondi Agingu wrote:
“Good thieves, no harm.”
Vanessa Wambua commented:
“Nowadays they don’t fear police, they are police.”
Eric David added:
“Sometimes I do wonder what some CCTVs are for.”
