The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has assumed control of the inquiry into the reported abduction of Jimmy Mutava, a businessman from Mlolongo. This follows a report filed at Mlolongo Police Station on July 27, 2026.
DCI’s Anti-Abduction Unit is spearheading the investigation, pursuing multiple persons of interest to clarify the circumstances surrounding Mutava’s disappearance.
Key Developments
- CCTV footage aired on August 1, 2026, shows Mutava arriving at an entertainment venue in Mlolongo after being dropped off by a white vehicle.
- Inside the venue, he is seen interacting with two individuals separately, including a person believed to be a senior police officer and later a woman.
- Mutava was recorded using two mobile phones before leaving while still on a call.
- Witnesses claim masked and armed men confronted him outside the establishment shortly afterward.
Family and friends have expressed serious concerns about the role of police officers in the incident, though these allegations have not been confirmed. The DCI continues to investigate to establish the facts.
The agency has assured the public that it will provide updates as the probe advances and has called on anyone with relevant information to come forward. Tips can be reported confidentially through the toll-free Fichua Kwa DCI line at 0800 722 203 or via WhatsApp at 0709 570 000.
