There was drama yesterday morning when five robbery suspects escaped from a Nairobi court.

They escaped through the roof of the Makadara Court cells while waiting to appear for a plea.

The public scampered for safety as gunshots rang and alarm whistles were blown by court orderlies and prison warders in pursuit.

The incident disrupted proceedings in several courts, causing magistrates to adjourn cases.

Two of the suspects were later arrested by security personnel, including plainclothes operatives.

Chief Inspector David Kimanzi, in charge of prosecutions at the law courts, named the suspects as Henry Musonyi, Sammy Oloo, Eddy Omondi Abong'o, George Ouma and a Mustafa.

They will appear in court on April 30, to answer more charges against them.