An elite squad of the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) was Saturday disbanded following revelations in an ongoing probe into the missing of two Indians and their driver.
The DCI’s Special Service Unit (SSU) was disbanded with immediate effect following a directive from the acting Inspector General of police Noor Gabow.
This also comes as the National Police Service prepares for reorganization under the new administration.
Police probe has linked the squad to the disappearance of then three men in July 2022.
Some officers from the unit have so far been questioned over the incident. They deny the claims.
The squad is one of those under DCI and has been credited for solving a number of complicated crimes including robbery, murder, fraud and abduction.
Police are holding two men in connection to the missing of two Indian bloggers and their driver since July 23.
Mohamed Zaid Sami Kidwai, Zulfiqar Ahmed Khan and their driver Nicodemus Mwania Mwange were abducted near Ole Sereni and driven away in an unmarked car.
Their car was blocked and armed men picked them up before vanishing.
Their car was found at the scene. Police investigating the case arrested and produced Edward Kamau and Fabian Mjomba Koshn in court.
They were granted 21 days to detain them as they investigate the matter.
The two were arrested on suspicion a car they co-own was used as a getaway vehicle to take away the three.
They had a car hire business in South B.
Their car was found at the scene. Police investigating the case arrested and produced Edward Kamau and Fabian Mjomba Koshn in court.
The DCI Special Service Unit (SSU) has been disbanded with immediate effect. This follows a directive from the Ag. IG Mr Noor Gabow. All officers serving in the disbanded unit have been recalled to DCI Headquarters for further instructions. This comes as the National Police
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Asante President @WilliamsRuto
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Because, you stood up and said you would never allow Extra-Judicial Killings, the @DCI_Kenya has acted
This squad that Kidnapped, Tortured & Killed DISBANDED!
I was among the few who survived their wrath...
This, Mr.President, is PERSONAL.. https://t.co/o4NP0I5Q9d pic.twitter.com/cCcpu95vom
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Very bold! Hasoras did well to elect Hasla.People of faith have conscience and cannot entertain killing people for politics. I suspect these killings will end as long as Kenya Kwanza rules Kenya. When secular drinking killer vampires like Uhuru, Kinoti, and Raila are elected down the road, killing may end up resuming. Leadership, faith, and character matters!
Justice should be visited on ufool and his undertakers. Good to see India on the case.
Why kill bloggers? This madness since Msando of just killing people over elections should end.
“The officers have also been put under 24-hour surveillance. It remains unclear what the plans are but we shall know with time,” said the senior sleuth, who spoke in confidence as they were not authorised to speak to the media.