A dark new threat has emerged, forcing authorities to take drastic action. The Nairobi County government and the National Police Service have launched a joint crackdown on criminal gangs operating in the Central Business District (CBD). This action is a direct response to a public outcry and shocking video testimonies on social media that have exposed a surge in robberies. These criminals are not your typical muggers; they are using new and unsettling tactics, including a powerful substance known as "Devil's Breath" and disguising themselves as innocent "fake content creators" to lure and rob unsuspecting civilians.
The new wave of crime is as cunning as it is alarming. According to Geoffrey Mosiria, the Chief Officer for Environment, these criminals pretend to be content creators during the day, carrying cameras and equipment to blend in with the city's creative scene. But as night falls, their true intentions are revealed, and they begin their robberies, often around 5:00 pm. This deceptive tactic, combined with the use of "Devil's Breath," a potent drug that renders victims incapacitated and vulnerable, has made it a particularly dangerous time to be in the CBD.
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The crackdown, which aims to restore public safety and confidence, will involve deploying additional police officers to the city center. Authorities are also planning to flush out street families from the backstreets of the CBD, as they are a concern due to their alleged collaboration with illegal waste disposers to rob people. The situation has become so dire that even former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has weighed in, issuing a public warning about the rise in mugging incidents.
The recent events highlight a troubling evolution in urban crime. Criminals are no longer just relying on brute force; they are using psychological and chemical warfare to incapacitate their victims. The use of "Devil's Breath," a substance that is reportedly odorless and tasteless, is a terrifying new development that leaves victims with no memory of what happened to them. The "fake content creator" ruse is equally insidious, preying on the trust and curiosity of a public that has become accustomed to a world of social media and online content creation.
