A Nairobi man has dragged a woman he met on a dating app to court after she allegedly orchestrated a daring robbery at her home, during which he was threatened with a hot electric iron and forced to surrender his M-Pesa PIN.
Lucy Njeri Kamau is accused of robbing Ahmed Ali of Sh108,000 on April 17, in the Zimmerman ACK area of Kasarani Sub-County, in collusion with another suspect who is yet to appear in court.
According to the charge sheet, Ali was subjected to violence and threatened with a hot electric iron held close to his neck. He was forced to reveal his Safaricom M-Pesa PIN, after which the suspects withdrew the money from a Family Bank ATM in Kasarani.
The incident began when Ali, while browsing a dating app, connected with Njeri. Intrigued by their conversation, he arranged to meet her at her home on the fateful day. For safety, he asked a friend to accompany him.
Upon arrival, the pair was warmly welcomed and offered refreshments. Shortly afterwards, Njeri requested that Ali’s friend step out so the two could have some privacy.
