Detectives Recover Vehicle Linked to Murder of Three Women in Nairobi
In a deeply troubling case that has captured the attention of Nairobi, detectives have recovered a car believed to be integral to the abduction and brutal murder of three women: Nuseiba Abdi, Amina Abdirashid, and Warris Daud. The ongoing investigation has led authorities to the car’s owner, who is currently under questioning.
The victims disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and their remains were later found scattered across various locations, including Parklands, Bahati, and Chumvi in Machakos County. Autopsy reports revealed signs of violence, with injuries predominantly on the hands, neck, and back, shocking the local community.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has deemed the case a top priority, highlighting an alarming trend in murder statistics. This year alone, 339 murder cases have been recorded in Nairobi, reflecting a slight increase from previous years. This rise has intensified calls for justice and heightened police vigilance.
The abandoned salon car was discovered at Ukulima Market in Kamukunji. Investigators are also examining the account of a woman who claims to have been abducted alongside the victims. Her testimony indicates that she was held captive, facing threats from her abductors who demanded a ransom of Sh1 million, transferred to an Ethiopian bank account. Authorities are investigating whether she is a victim or an accomplice.
A key aspect of the investigation is the analysis of the victims’ mobile phones, which reveal a digital trail on the night of their abduction, moving through Eastleigh and General Waruinge before one phone was switched off near Pangani. This suggests a premeditated plan by the perpetrators.
The grim recovery of the victims’ bodies—Nuseiba in Bahati, Amina in Parklands, and Warris in Kyumbi, Machakos County, alongside severed hands found in South C—indicates a disturbing method of operation. Reports suggest that the suspect may have continued to target individuals after the murders.
Police are meticulously reviewing CCTV footage and payment records from a petrol station where the vehicle was refueled during the suspect’s route. Promising leads are emerging, bringing investigators closer to uncovering the motives behind these heinous acts.
Adding complexity to the case, it has been revealed that Warris Daud’s husband is living in the UK with a second wife, raising questions about personal connections that could influence the investigation.
The community’s outrage has been palpable, with traders in Eastleigh recently closing their shops in protest, demanding justice for the victims. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan have voiced their condemnation of the violence plaguing their neighborhoods.
An autopsy is scheduled for Friday, with plans for the victims’ burial at Lang’ata Cemetery shortly thereafter. As detectives revisit crime scenes and reconstruct the tragic events, the motive behind these murders remains unclear, leaving both the community and investigators searching for answers.
The tragic deaths of Nuseiba, Amina, and Warris underscore the pervasive violence affecting many communities in Nairobi. As the investigation progresses, there is hope that justice will prevail, providing some measure of comfort to grieving families and a community yearning for safety and peace.
By Albert Kimutai
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