Authorities have reportedly apprehended a woman for interrogation regarding the escape of a serial murder suspect, Collins Jumaisi, along with twelve others from the Gigiri police station in Nairobi.
It is suspected that she may have facilitated their escape from the police custody.
Officials indicated that the woman was taken into custody in the Ruaka area of Kiambu for further questioning.
Following their escape, it is believed that the individuals fled by jumping over a fence located behind the police station, proceeding towards Limuru Road and ultimately reaching Ruaka.
Investigators have discovered footprints near the fence, suggesting it was used as the exit route.
Additionally, sources have indicated that the woman has previously been associated with allegations of human smuggling.
“We hope to get more as the probe goes on,” said one officer who was aware of the probe.
The investigation is being conducted by teams from multiple agencies, who are working diligently to recapture the escapees.
Detectives are examining the suspect’s movements and financial transactions as part of their inquiry.
Authorities have confirmed that the CCTV camera located behind the police station was non-operational during the incident.
Investigators have determined that the escape was orchestrated from within the facility.
This finding contradicts earlier assertions made by on-duty police officers, who claimed that the escapees utilized a small opening in the wire mesh surrounding the cells.
The police maintain that the suspects created the hole to facilitate their escape.
In the aftermath of the incident, eight police officers have been suspended, according to police officials.
Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli stated that those suspended include the Gigiri Sub County Police Commander, the Officer Commanding Station at Gigiri Police Station, the Duty Officer, the Duty NCO, Station Guards, and Report Office Personnel.
He also noted that the twelve Eritrean nationals were apprehended for illegal residency in Kenya and were awaiting repatriation.
