Julius Kiprop
- A 25-year-old man in Kitengela, Nobert Mulwo, staged his abduction to extort Ksh.100,000 from his family.
- Detectives from the DCI rescued him, only to discover the kidnapping was a hoax.
- Mulwo lost his November salary to gambling and devised the plan with an accomplice.
- Evidence recovered included cash, a mobile phone, bandages, and a scalpel used for self-inflicted wounds.
- Mulwo is in custody as investigations continue.
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) uncovered an unusual extortion case on Friday when they rescued a man in Kitengela who had faked his own kidnapping. The 25-year-old, identified as Nobert Mulwo, confessed to orchestrating the incident after losing his salary to gambling.
The Ordeal Unfolds
Mulwo’s family reported his alleged abduction to Kajiado Police Station after claims he was forcibly taken into a Toyota Probox on Thursday night. Shortly after, “kidnappers” contacted his sister, demanding Ksh.100,000 for his release.
To make the situation appear real, Mulwo staged photos showing himself bound and gagged with ropes, even inflicting injuries on himself to add credibility. The images were sent to his sister, pressuring her to meet the ransom demand.
Rescue and Revelation
DCI detectives tracked Mulwo to Mutuku Lodgings in Kitengela, where they found him tied up, with a bloodied bandage covering his mouth. Upon rescue, it became clear that he had staged the entire act.
Mulwo admitted to faking the kidnapping with the help of an accomplice, identified only as Ndolo. He confessed that the scheme was a desperate attempt to recover money lost through gambling.
Evidence and Arrest
The detectives recovered several items used in the plot, including Ksh.10,100 in cash, a mobile phone used to communicate with the family, bandages, and a scalpel blade. These items have been retained as evidence.
Mulwo is currently in custody at the DCI offices in Kajiado, awaiting formal charges. Authorities have confirmed investigations are ongoing, warning the public against such fraudulent activities that waste police resources and cause unnecessary distress to families.
