DCI rescues two minors, arrests abduction suspect in Kisauni, Mombasa
Kenyan authorities have arrested a suspect and rescued two minors who were abducted in Mombasa and held in Kiambu County. The investigation into the kidnapping and alleged sexual assault is ongoing, with police searching for a second suspect.
Why it matters
The case underscores the persistent issue of child trafficking and exploitation in Kenya, prompting calls for increased public vigilance.
DCI detectives in Kisauni have arrested a suspect and rescued two minors who had been reported missing in Mombasa.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the children were reported missing on August 27, 2026, after they were allegedly abducted two days earlier at Sensera in Kiembeni.
The DCI said investigations indicate that the suspect allegedly acted with another person who is still at large.
The two minors were allegedly forced to cut off communication with their families before being taken to Kiambu County, where detectives say they were confined in an empty room.
The DCI further alleges that one of the minors was sexually assaulted while in captivity.
The children were later released after spending several days in confinement, with the DCI saying they were allegedly threatened with death if they disclosed what had happened.
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