SUSPECTED CHILD TRAFFICKER ARRESTED, MINOR RESCUED IN KIMININI

Detectives have arrested a 56-year-old man on suspicion of child trafficking and rescued a 10-year-old boy following an operation in Nyamira Village, Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County.

Acting on a tip-off from members of the public, law enforcement officers responded to reports of an unfamiliar man spotted in the company of a young boy. Upon arrival at the scene, detectives found the suspect, identified as Gilbert Nyabuto, with the minor.

The suspect allegedly introduced himself as a ‘Deputy Commissioner‘ with the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and presented an identification document bearing that rank along with an accompanying service number.

However, a search conducted on a backpack in his possession revealed a trove of suspicious items, including assorted academic documents belonging to different individuals and blank fake Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) calling letters.

When questioned about the child, the suspect claimed he was assisting the boy to secure accommodation. Both the suspect and the minor were escorted to Kiminini Police Station for further processing.

The child was later positively identified by his mother, who hails from the Salona area, and has since been safely reunited with her. The suspect remains in custody as detectives pursue further investigations to establish the full extent of his activities, including possible offences of impersonation and fraud.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reiterates its commitment to safeguarding the public from criminals and commends members of the public for their timely reporting, which led directly to the arrest and the rescue of the minor.