{"id":445,"date":"2026-11-05T02:29:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T23:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.afrisoma.com\/?p=445"},"modified":"2026-11-05T02:29:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T23:29:59","slug":"garissa-man-hospitalised-after-swallowing-nail-in-shocking-robbery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.afrisoma.com\/index.php\/garissa-man-hospitalised-after-swallowing-nail-in-shocking-robbery\/","title":{"rendered":"Garissa Man Hospitalised After Swallowing Nail in Shocking Robbery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 34-year-old man from Garissa is receiving medical attention at Garissa Referral Hospital after a frightening encounter with armed robbers along a road near Madogo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The man, identified as Daniel Musyoka, was reportedly travelling home through the Mororo area when he came across four suspected robbers dressed in black clothes and wearing masks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to reports, the gang had positioned themselves along the road, with two men on either side. As Musyoka approached, one of the suspects reportedly placed a machete on the ground to intimidate him before the group searched him and stole KSh 420 and four cigarettes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a shocking turn of events, Musyoka reportedly swallowed a four-inch nail out of fear for his life as the armed men threatened him. The attackers later allowed him to leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After arriving home, he became concerned about his condition. He reportedly purchased cooking oil from a nearby shop and consumed it in an attempt to reduce the possible effects of swallowing the metal object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He later went to bed but woke up the following morning intending to resume his normal activities. However, fear and uncertainty initially prevented him from reporting the incident to the authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He eventually sought medical assistance and was admitted to Garissa Referral Hospital, where medical personnel are monitoring his condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incident has raised concerns about the safety of motorists and other road users travelling through the Madogo and Mororo areas, particularly amid concerns over attacks by armed criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further updates on his medical condition and the circumstances surrounding the incident are awaited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 34-year-old man from Garissa is receiving medical attention at Garissa Referral Hospital after a frightening encounter with armed robbers along a road near Madogo. 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