The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is appealing to members of the public to volunteer information that may lead to the arrest of five (5) dangerous terror suspects, linked to the Alshabab terror network.
Four of the suspects are responsible for recent attacks against civilians and security forces in Lamu County and within the larger Boni enclave while one was involved in the Garissa University attack in 2014, that led to the death of 147 innocent people.
Ramadhan Hamisi Kufungwa commands Al Shabaab fighters and coordinates attacks from Somalia targeting innocent Kenyans. He is the link person to Kassim Musa Mwarusi, a fugitive responsible for executing attacks in Boni and movement of recruits to join Al Shaabab and other terror
groups from Kenya.The second suspect Issa Abdalla Ahmed alias Issa Kauni, URWA/ORWA, Jafar from Malindi in Kilifi County, joined Al Shabaab and traveled to Somalia in 2014. He has been involved in several previous attacks in the country and has risen through the ranks to become
a member of the suicide brigade. He is currently involved in planning attacks against targets within the country. Ahmed Omar Said alias Dogo Tabibu, Bilal also from Malindi in Kilifi County joined the Shabaab terror network in 2016 and was attached to the Jaysh Ayman Brigade,
where he participated in several attacks within the Boni Forest.
The fourth suspect Maalim Yussuf Hassan Abdullahi alias Isaack Hassan Abdullahi, Maalim Yussuf Abdullahi Ibrahim is wanted for the killing of three (3) teachers at QARSA in 2018 and the assassination of a local
assistant chief in Gumurey, Wajir County in December 2020. The last dangerous and armed suspect has been identified as Maalim Abbas alias Abbas Guyo. He is linked to the planning of the Garissa University College attack in April 2014 where one hundred and forty seven (147)
people lost their lives among other attacks in the country. Should you have any information regarding the whereabouts of the above mentioned suspects whose activities pose a serious security threat to innocent Kenyans,
do not hesitate to reach us through the anonymous #FichuakwaDCI Hotline number 0800 722 203 or the police hotline number 999.
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Detectives are interrogating four university students believed to be part of a gang behind incidents of violent robberies in Ruai, Juja, Kayole and surrounding areas. This is after and undercover team of police officers
based at Makadara, Ruai, Embakasi and Kayole last evening in a joint operation arrested a 19-year-old Kenyatta University student, following intelligence leads that he was part of a dangerous criminal gang. The suspect led the officers to his 3 accomplices who are fellow
freshers, living at Kwa Benson apartments in Juja’s Container area. During the operation, Richard Lankisa, 18, Brian Kituku, 19 and Emmanuel Nyangwencha, 18, all of them pursuing a degree course in Development Studies at Jomo Kenyatta University of
HOW FULIZA LOST CLOSE TO SH 500 MILLION TO SCAMMERS
Detectives have uncovered a high level fraud syndicate where scammers have obtained close to Sh500 million through a popular mobile phone platform supported by mobile communication service provider, Safaricom.
The service provider through its Fuliza overdraft service where customers can complete their MPESA transactions even when they do not have enough funds in their M-PESA account, lost the money in a well coordinated scheme by eight young men based in Nakuru and Trans-Nzoia counties
Isaack Kipkemoi, Gideon Rono, Maxwell Ributhu, Gideon Kirui, Moses Rono, Collins Kipyegon and Edwin Cheruiyot were arrested at an apartment in Kiamunyi, while the mastermind Peter Gitahi was arrested in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County following the meticulous operation by our officers
Detectives have arrested one suspect and recovered a consignment of unaccustomed alcoholic drinks and fake Kenya Revenue Authority stamps in Kasarani, Nairobi County. Johanes Odhiambo was arrested following the intelligence-led
operation conducted by a multi agency team comprising of officers from KRA and DCI. After receiving actionable intelligence, the team raided an unmarked go-down within Kasarani's Vickens 30 Industrial park area where following a detailed search, the officers managed to recover
an assortment of different types of spirits, 250ltrs drums of ethanol, assorted bottle lids and assorted counterfeit KRA stamps.Also recovered were 3 empty tanks of 3000ltrs, one 5000ltrs tank full of blended alcohol, and a 10,000ltrs tank containing 3000ltrs of blended alcoholic
Today the British High Commission Home Office International Operations Director Mr Nick Fowler led a delegation of his officers in a courtesy call to the Director DCI Mr Mohamed I. Amin, where the two heads discussed areas of cooperation in fighting trafficking of narcotics.
In a brief meeting held at the DCI Boardroom, Mr Fowler expressed concern that the narcotics underworld remained a threat to global peace, citing cocaine and heroine as the most trafficked globally. In that regard, he called upon all concerned agencies to share intelligence and
endeavour to break the supply chain at the points of origin.
To boost the DCI's Anti-Narcotics Unit's capacity to detect peddlers, the guests donated two portable X-ray scanners, for use in mobile operations on such places as houses and offices, vehicle cabins and compartments,
DCI CHIEF LAUDS DETECTIVES WHO HAVE SERVED THE COUNTRY WITH HONOUR
The Director DCI Mr Mohamed Amin has congratulated both serving and retired detectives who have served the country with honour and pride and called upon others to follow suit.
While acknowledging individual officers whose contributions in the Directorate left an indelible mark in the lives of Kenyans, Mr Amin lauded their ingenuity and adherence to the demands of the constitution, pointing out that there was no room for a contrary practice.
"I acknowledge with profound admiration the individual efforts of every honest, virtuous and incorruptible officer serving in the Directorate, and give you the assurance of my full support. You bear the badge of honour and respect, and posses immense powers in your duty to
The Director DCI Mr Mohamed I. Amin has congratulated both serving and retired detectives who have served the country with honour and pride, while calling upon others to follow suit.
Acknowledging individual officers whose
contributions in the Directorate left an indelible mark in the lives of Kenyans, Mr Amin lauded their ingenuity and conformity to the demands of the constitution, pointing out that there was no room for a contrary practice.
"I acknowledge with profound admiration the individual
efforts of every honest, virtuous and incorruptible officer serving in the Directorate, and give them the assurance of my full support. You bear the badge of honour and respect, and the symbol of a walking lion embodied on your uniform denotes the powers you possess in your walk