Malindi police rescue missing boy, arrest suspected trafficker
The minor was rescued at the Hororo border just as the suspect allegedly attempted to sneak him out of the country.
The minor was rescued at the Hororo border just as the suspect allegedly attempted to sneak him out of the country.
In a message themed around Valentine’s Day, the detectives said that while forming new bonds is a positive and natural part of life, personal security must never be overlooked. The warning comes at a time when many people are celebrating love and companionship.
The lifeless body of Shantel Waruguru Kagema was retrieved from the latrine in Kianjathi village, following her mysterious disappearance on February 8, 2026.
According to the police, the victim’s body had “multiple injuries on his head, back, legs, and hands, with a blood clot in his nose,” indicating he had been subjected to severe violence.
Detectives swooped in and arrested the suspects, identified as Samuel Ogando Odoyo, a member of the Kenya Defence Forces; Onyango Nelson Kasera, a police officer; and Joseph Mulwa Mwambi, a civilian.
Investigators also found a cash bail receipt tied to a separate attempted robbery with violence case. One suspect reportedly has an active arrest warrant in that case.
Ibrahim, a fish trader, vanished nearly two weeks ago after being taken off a Nairobi-bound bus while transporting Sh17 million in cash.
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the luxury vehicle had been booked for a paint job on January 30, 2026, but was later reported missing, along with the watchman on duty.
DCI officers in Mombasa arrested two men in a Nyali raid that seized 250g of heroin and uncovered alleged links to child trafficking networks spanning Mombasa, Malindi and Nairobi. Investigations continue.
Mike Wabwire Semera was apprehended over the brutal murder of 17-year-old Rael Cheptoek Kaboi, a Form Four student at Nai Girls Secondary School.
In California, Kamukunji Sub-County, detectives moved in on a suspect identified through forensic intelligence. Two of his alleged collaborators had already been taken into custody last week, during which authorities recovered a significant number of stolen phones, some reportedly being moved to Uganda.
Police recovered six mobile phones suspected to be stolen, a panga with blood stains, two knives, and a greyish kanzu that matched clothing worn by one of the attackers as captured on CCTV footage.