Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have rescued a Nairobi businesswoman who was kidnapped on June 15th.
Hafsa Mohamed Lukman, 23, was found in a dingy room at the Matopeni area within Nairobi’s Kayole estate on Sunday morning.
DCI said the woman, who was last been seen at her shoe shop in Kamukunji on Tuesday evening, had been forced to fit in a small water tank.
She had been abducted by a criminal gang that was demanding Sh5 million ransom in exchange for her freedom.
In a video clip recorded by the kidnappers after her disappearance, Hafsa begged her family to pay the amount for her life to be spared.
She was rescued following an elaborate operation conducted by detectives from Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau and the Special Service Unit.
Hafsa, who had visible bruises on her face and hands, was rushed to the hospital for medical attention shortly after her rescue.
During the operation, a 24-year-old suspect believed to be a member of the kidnap gang was arrested and is being interrogated to shed more light on the kidnapping and help in the arrest of his accomplices.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is issuing a stern warning to any persons harboring the intention of committing such a heinous crime, that no efforts shall be spared in their pursuit,” DCI said.
Congratulations to all…
Congratulations to all parties involved in rescuing Hafsa. Certainly it was a horrifying experince-anightmare.
The only way to send a stern warning is to severely punish kidnappers.A minimum of 35 year in jail would be a good start.
This time the victim was rescued,but traumatized ,Abetter result compared to loss of life.Again good job sleuths.It is said to never give in to blackmail demands,but easier said than done.To me any action that would bring back the victim is worth the effort.Then later deal with the criminals.My 2 cents.
Bonding/bailing the suspect…
Bonding/bailing the suspect will be the first action by the court the moment he is taken to court.It will be the end of the case if he affords the bond.
Jambo la kusitikisa ni…
Jambo la kusitikisa ni kwamba the case ends immediately the suspect pays bond.
@Morris Menye, Unless Iam…
@Morris Menye, Unless Iam misreading something,it does not appear that the ransom was paid.Hence the rescue…
Anyway, the lady is at least safe from their hands.