Citizen TC reporter, Immanuel Ndung’u flees after being accosted by bodaboda thugs

Immanuel Ndung’u has recounted a frightening encounter in which he narrowly escaped a robbery attempt while recording content for his social media.

The incident unfolded as the visibly shaken but unharmed journalist later shared in a video posted online.

Routine Walk Turns Risky

Ndung’u explained that the ordeal began during what seemed like a normal walk along a quiet road. He had his phone held out, filming a video for his followers, when he suddenly heard a motorbike approaching from behind.

At first, he paid little attention to the sound. However, within moments, the situation escalated when a passenger on the motorbike attempted to grab his phone.

“This guy tries to snatch my phone. It ends up flying across the road. So now it’s a race between me and my man on the back of a motorbike to get to the phone,” he recalled.

Instead of successfully taking the device, the force of the attempted snatch sent the phone flying onto the road, triggering a scramble between Ndung’u and the attacker.

Split-Second Reaction

Thinking quickly, Ndung’u sprinted toward the phone and managed to retrieve it before the assailant could reach it.

“Luckily, I got to the phone first. I picked it up off the road. Then I was like, what are you doing, man?” he said.

For a brief moment, he confronted the suspect, questioning his actions. But the situation quickly took a more dangerous turn.

Confrontation Escalates

According to Ndung’u, the man fixed him with a stare and began reaching toward his waist — a move often interpreted as an attempt to draw a weapon.

Sensing the immediate threat, the journalist chose to flee rather than risk a confrontation.

“This guy looked at me in the eyes, started reaching for his waist. I was like, ‘Yeah, you know what? I can run. I’m just dashing, bro.’ I dashed so fast,” he recounted.

Narrow Escape

Ndung’u then ran at full speed, with one suspect chasing him on foot while the motorbike followed closely behind. He continued running until he managed to get to safety.

The incident left him shaken, highlighting both the boldness of the attackers and the growing concerns around street crime.