The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has initiated an inquiry into the reported abduction of businessman Jimmy Mutava in Mlolongo, Machakos County.
The case was officially reported on July 27, 2026, at Mlolongo Police Station. Recent CCTV footage reveals armed individuals forcibly placing Mutava into a waiting vehicle shortly after he met with a senior police officer stationed at Mlolongo Police Station.
Ongoing Investigation
Detectives from the DCI’s Anti-Abduction Unit are actively pursuing multiple persons of interest as they seek to clarify the circumstances surrounding Mutava’s disappearance. The agency has urged anyone with relevant information to come forward confidentially via the toll-free number 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp at 0709 570 000.
Family Concerns and Timeline
- Mutava was last seen outside an entertainment joint in Mlolongo, engaged in a phone call with a friend during which a sudden disturbance was audible.
- At 8:22 pm, CCTV captured four men, two armed, forcing him into a double-cabin pickup truck.
- Additional footage shows the vehicle moving through different areas in Mlolongo before the abduction.
- Phone data indicates Mutava’s mobile phone last pinged near Kamiti Road around 11:00 pm, hours after the abduction.
Mutava’s family reports no confirmation from any police station regarding his custody, intensifying their demand for answers. The businessman had previously filed a complaint alleging attacks linked to a land dispute involving community members and police officers, a possible connection under investigation.
The DCI has pledged to keep the public updated as the probe progresses.
