Drama erupted at the Kibera Law Courts after a man already facing a serious criminal charge shocked courtroom attendees by allegedly stealing a prosecutor’s phone.
Joseph Ombogo, who was out on bail for a defilement case, had accompanied his father to court to confirm the details of his upcoming hearing.
However, what was meant to be a routine visit quickly turned into another legal nightmare for him.
As proceedings continued, a prosecutor suddenly realised his phone was missing from his desk. In a frantic effort to retrieve it, he searched the courtroom but found nothing.
Determined to uncover the culprit, he proceeded to review the court’s CCTV footage, and what he saw left no doubt.
The footage clearly showed Ombogo stealthily picking up the device before slipping out of the courtroom.
With the evidence in hand, authorities sought the help of Ombogo’s father, who was still within the court premises.
He was asked to call his son and persuade him to return. Unaware of the trap, Ombogo made his way back, only to be arrested in Kawangware.
Following his arrest, a viral video surfaced showing Ombogo in handcuffs, confessing to the crime.
In the footage, he admitted, “I did not snatch it from him. I found the phone covered in papers and assumed it had no owner.” His explanation, however, failed to convince authorities.
Ombogo was taken to the Kibera Police Station, where he is now being held on a second charge of theft.
He is set to be arraigned again at the same court on Wednesday, April 2, facing fresh charges that could worsen his legal troubles.
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