By Courtesy of DCI
Hafsa Mohamed Lukman, the Kamukunji based businesswoman who disappeared on June 15, has been rescued by detectives from her captors.
The 23-year-old woman was found at a dingy room in Matopeni, within Kayole, where she had been forced to fit in a water tank.
Hafsa who was last seen at her clothing shop was kidnapped by a criminal gang that demanded a ransom of Sh5 million, in exchange of her freedom.
In a heart rending video clip recorded by the kidnappers after her disappearance, Hafsa who appeared tortured, begged her family to meet the demands of her tormentors, for her life to be spared.
Following an elaborate operation conducted by detectives from Crime Research & Intelligence Bureau and the Special Service Unit, Hafsa was rescued Sunday morning.
The badly shaken woman, who had visible bruises on her face and hands, was immediately rushed to hospital for medical attention.
A 24-year-old suspect (featured), who is part of the gang that allegedly kidnapped Hafsa, was arrested and is currently being interviewed by detectives.
He is expected to shed more light on the kidnapping and help in the arrest of his fellow miscreants.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is issuing a stern warning to any persons harboring the intention of committing such a heinous crime, that no efforts shall be spared in their pursuit.
The DCI thanked members of the public who volunteered information through their #FichuakwaDCI hotline, leading to the rescue of a businesswoman.
