Murang’a: Petrol Attendant Risks Her Life Running after Matatu Which Fuelled without Paying
- A brazen act of fuel theft has left a petrol station attendant injured after a driver fueled KSh 10,000 worth of diesel and fled without paying
- The suspect, driving a vehicle registered as KBL 562R, allegedly pushed the attendant onto the tarmac before speeding off
- Authorities are appealing for public assistance to track down the culprits captured on CCTV at Sofla Energy Petrol Station in Maragua
Maragua – A shocking incident unfolded at the Sofla Energy Petrol Station in Maragua after a vehicle allegedly fueled up with diesel worth KSh 10,000 and fled the scene without paying, leaving a pump attendant injured.
Source: Facebook
According to a statement released by Sofla Lounge & Grill, the incident occurred when the driver of a vehicle bearing registration number KBL 562R filled up and then sped off without settling the bill.
Petrol attendant tries following matatu
In an attempt to stop the car, a female pump attendant reportedly confronted the driver, only for the suspect to push her onto the tarmac, causing serious injuries.
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The attendant was rushed to the hospital for treatment following the altercation.
“We are appealing to members of the public to assist with any information regarding this vehicle,” read part of the statement on social media.
The statement added that the attendant was only doing her job and is now nursing injuries, while the culprits are still at large.
What action has Sofla Energy taken?
The station has since reported the matter to local authorities, and investigations into the case are underway.
The management is calling on anyone who may have witnessed the incident or seen the vehicle to report to the nearest police station or contact Sofla Lounge & Grill directly.
KBL 562R is now under scrutiny, and police are working to track down the owner and apprehend those responsible for what is being treated as a case of fuel theft and assault.
Members of the public with credible leads can reach out to the Maragua Police Station or call the numbers shared on Sofla Lounge & Grill’s official social media pages.
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Social media reactions
Murage Ndung'u
"The first step is to go to the cyber cafe and confirm whether that is a genuine registration. After that, you can also get the owner's contact on E-Citizen."
Dan Warigia
"It was very unwise for the lady to follow it up to the road. She could have been knocked by another incoming vehicle and died."
Polyn Jemie
"That lady attendant took a risky move, what if she had fallen? Taking the registration number and reporting to the police was the safest thing."
Husband pays wife's petrol station bill
In an earlier incident, a motorist driving a Toyota Land Cruiser sped off after fuelling, leaving the attendant helpless with a KSh 22,472 bill.
The vehicle registration number went viral after it was shared on social media, prompting the woman's husband to visit the station and intervene.
Embarassed, the man paid KSh 20,000 to Shell Windsor Service Station and promised to clear the balance.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
