The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed how 27-year-old John Muchiri Muthoni met his death after he was reported to have been abducted.
According to DCI, Muchiri was found dead in Kiambaa, Kiambu County and after investigations, they say it was found out that he died after beatings from members of the public following a botched attempt to steal from an apartment.
“John Muchiri Muthoni, 27, who was reported missing on Friday, January 3, 2024, was found dead by the roadside in the Milimani Kawaida area of Banana, Kiambaa, Kiambu County.
“Investigations revealed that the deceased, along with several accomplices, had scaled the perimeter wall of a nearby rental property with the intent to commit theft. Witnesses reported hearing them walking on the iron sheet roof and tampering with the Wi-Fi network receiver installed there.
“Upon noticing the intruders, residents raised the alarm, prompting the suspects to flee by jumping off the roof in different directions.
“However, the deceased was apprehended by the crowd and subjected to mob justice approximately 20 metres from the rental property,” DCI said in a statement on X posted on Monday, January 6, 2025.
The Kiambu Road-based state agency further said that Muchiri had been classified as an abduction.
“Further investigation confirmed that the residents of this property had previously been victims of multiple break-ins and burglaries. The body of the deceased is currently at the Kihara Level IV Hospital mortuary, awaiting autopsy.
“Initially, this case was classified as an abduction. However, subsequent investigations have clarified the circumstances. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations remains committed to conducting thorough and impartial investigations to ensure justice is served,” they added.
Muchiri’s disappearance came at a time when there were multiple cases classified as abductions in the country.
