22 Eritreans rescued by DCI detectives in human trafficking syndicate

4 arrested as DCI rescues 22 Eritreans in human trafficking syndicate

brian oruta

May 21, 2019 8:40 AM

17 victims are women

DCI Headquarters along Kiambu road. 4 arrested as DCI rescues 22 Eritreans in human trafficking syndicate

Four Kenyans have been arrested by Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives in a human trafficking incident.

During the arrest, 22 Eritreans were rescued, 17 of whom were female as they were being ferried to an unknown destination.

In a statement by DCI, the four; Muhsan Shariff Abdikadir, Amin Shariff Abdul Qadir, Elias Mahabub and Muhamed Doyo were arrested as the detectives acted on a tip-off on the syndicate.

The detectives also seized three vehicles that were being used to transport the human trafficking victims.

“22 Victims of Human Trafficking-all #Eritreans were today rescued by #DCI Detectives as they were being ferried along Thika Road. Four Kenyan Traffickers; Muhsan Shariff Abdikadir, Amin Shariff Abdul Qadir, Elias Mahabub & Muhamed Doyo arrested. All the Suspects in lawful Custody. The @DCI_Kenya Detectives, who acted on information, also confiscated Three motor vehicles-Toyota Land cruiser, Toyota Lexus and a Toyota Fielder, that were being used to ferry the victims. All the victims are aged between 15years and 38years. SEVENTEEN of the victims are Females,” read the DCI statement.