The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced the death of a youth who has been missing for three days.
In a statement on Monday, January 6, 2025, DCI said John Muchiri Muthoni was found dead by the roadside in the Milimani Kawaida area of Banana, Kiambaa, Kiambu County.
The 27-year-old was reported missing on Friday, January 3, 2024.
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 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 meters from the rental property.
Further investigation confirmed that the residents of this property had previously been victims of multiple break-ins and burglaries.
DCI Clarifies Abduction Reports
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,” DCI clarified.
DCI emphasized that it remains committed to conducting thorough and impartial investigations to ensure justice is served.
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4 Abductees Released
This follows the release of four abducted youths. Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernad Kavuli, and Rony Kiplangat were freed on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Mwangi and Muteti met their families in person, while the others contacted them.
The families of the two reached out to journalists and confirmed their return.
Additionally, social media user Bernad Kavuli was found in Kitale, and Rony Kiplangat was located in Machakos County.
However, the whereabouts of cartoonist Gideon Kibet (Kibet Bull) and Steve Kavingo remain unknown.
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Anti-Abduction Protests
A heavy police presence has been deployed in Nairobi CBD following threats of protests by Kenyans over the rising cases of abductions.
Police dispersed a group of mothers who gathered at Kimathi Street in Nairobi as part of the protest.
Additionally, three people have reportedly been arrested by anti-riot officers during a demonstration outside Mombasa Technical University (TUK).
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