By Grace Gilo
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has expressed concern regarding the alarming increase in false missing persons reports filed at various police stations nationwide.
In a statement, DCI revealed that some of the reports, upon thorough investigation, turned out to be fabricated claims rather than genuine cases of missing persons, indicating a concerning trend of conspiracy.
While giving examples, DCI cited a case filed at Akila Police Station, whereby Zain Tarip claimed that his nephew, Idd Mubarak Rashid, went missing on the night of April 3, 2025.
Rashid reappeared on April 9, 2025, alleging that he had been abducted by two men and held against his will.
However, upon investigative interviewing, detectives uncovered the truth: Rashid had eloped with his girlfriend, whom his uncle disapproved of.
Similarly, on April 4, 2025, Nusu Roba Wako was reported missing.
A crack team of detectives located Wako with her boyfriend, Doyo Gufu, and they were subsequently taken into custody at Lang’ata Police Station.
Investigations revealed that Wako had also eloped with the boyfriend and gone incommunicado.
“Some of these fabricated missing person cases receive media coverage, leading to the dissemination of false information to the public,” reiterated the DCI.
The DCI urged the members of the public to refrain from filing false missing persons reports, as such actions divert attention and resources from real cases.
“Individuals found perpetrating these hoaxes will face the full extent of the law,” warned the detectives.