Kisumu’s Kibuye market murders: Police arrest 21-year-old after 4-month manhunt
Police have arrested Samuel Otieno Odak in connection to the murders of Evans Opiyo and Mohammed Saleh which occurred on July 1, 2024 in Kisumu. The police announced Odak’s arrest on the afternoon of October 30, 2024, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn considerable public attention. The 21-year-old was taken into […]
‘Intimidation will not stop me’ – Boniface Mwangi speaks after being released by police
Activist Boniface Mwangi has come out to narrate his ordeal after he was arrested from his home on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Speaking after his release on Monday, October 28, 2024, after spending the night at Kamukunji Police Station Boniface detailed that officers stormed his house early in the morning to arrest him, he noted […]
Eastleigh murders: DCI appeals for public information in arrest of person of interest
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is appealing to the public to assist in apprehending the person of interest in the shocking murder of three family members in Eastleigh, Nairobi County. Authorities are on the lookout for 24-year-old Hashim Dagane Muhumed, who has been named as the person of interest in the killings of a […]
2 arrested over gruesome death of 26-year-old Mercy Rufani whose body was dumped in Mwiki
Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the brutal death of 26-year-old Mercy Rufani, whose body was found dumped in Mwiki along the Eastern Bypass. The arrests come after an intense manhunt spanning several weeks, bringing authorities closer to solving the tragic case. Detectives from Kasarani Sub-County apprehended the suspects, identifying them as the […]
Suspect arrested as police recover heroin worth Ksh14M in street value
Police officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Anti-Narcotics Unit have arrested a suspected drug trafficker in Kilifi County and seized a large stash of heroin worth Ksh14.5 million. The operation, which took place on the night of Monday, October 21, 2024, was conducted by National Police Service (NPS) officers from the Anti-Narcotics Unit […]
Police nab key suspects in robberies targeting Laikipia University female students
In a series of sweeping operations, police have apprehended two men believed to be the masterminds behind a string of robberies targeting female students at Laikipia University’s main campus. The arrests come as part of a broader crackdown on crime, including separate investigations into widespread SIM card fraud and impersonation scams across the country. The […]
Suspected drug traffickers escape leaving police with 8 sacks of bhang in Homa Bay
Police in Homa Bay County have launched a manhunt after suspected drug traffickers made a daring escape, leaving behind their stash of cannabis and a few surprises. According to a statement shared by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the suspects, clearly eager to avoid any run-ins with the law, […]