CCTV reveals chilling setup in daring Sh16m heist at Nairobi electronics store

An online debate erupted among Kenyans on social media following an overnight break-in at an electronics shop, Mr Bingo’s Computers, in Nairobi’s Central Business District on April 13.

The thieves caused significant financial loss to the shop owner, Moses Mwangi, making off with electronics worth more than Sh16 million.

CCTV footage seen by TNX Africa shows the robbery was carefully planned before the suspects entered the building. Security cameras at Twiga Towers first captured a man, believed to be the ringleader, calmly engaging security guards moments before the incident.

At first glance, the guards appeared relaxed as the conversation continued casually, with no sign of suspicion. However, about an hour later, their demeanour changed.

They appeared disoriented and possibly intoxicated before eventually losing consciousness.

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At one point, the suspect is seen carrying an incapacitated guard out of the premises.

According to local reports, the break-in occurred at around 1 am and took just 12 minutes to breach the store’s reinforced doors.

Once inside, the culprits systematically packed items, even removing expensive computers from their packaging to maximise space in their bags.

The three thieves reportedly stole more than 500 laptops, over 100 phones, mainly iPhones, and other high-end electronics.

The items were loaded into large sacks and carried to a getaway car waiting nearby. The gang remained at the scene until after 3 am, leaving only after stripping the store of its most valuable inventory.

Police from Central Police Station are now analysing the high-quality CCTV footage to identify and arrest the suspects.

Mwangi, visibly distressed, spoke to Citizen TV about the loss. “This was my dream. All gone.”

Fighting back tears, he displayed empty boxes, noting that the thieves had left behind only chargers for some of the stolen devices. He added that many of the items had been acquired on credit, leaving him in debt.

“I have people’s money. I have Sh16 million in debt. Yesterday, I had over twenty missed calls from concerned people asking, ‘Will I get my money?’ Now, it’s gone,” he said.

On X, users reacted to the incident.

Jim Birigwa wrote, “Pole sana. We start again stronger.”

Michael Kimari questioned the guards’ conduct, saying, “How do you sit down and calmly converse with a stranger at that time of the night? These guards lack situational awareness.” Another user, Shalom, added, “These sorts of break-ins cripple businesses. Wezi walaaniwe.”