Two suspects accused of armed robbery were arrested hours after CCTV footage of their daring daylight attack was released.

The two were part of a trio, responsible for a harrowing robbery incident in Timau, Meru County, with footage showing the armed individuals in green attire robbing a shop attendant.

The alarm was initially raised by a police reservist, who observed an individual armed with an AK-47 rifle engaging in the crime.

The reservist challenged the suspect, who dropped the firearm and fled the scene on foot.