This archive report was first published on 12 September 2021.
On September 12, 2021, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested a key suspect in the gruesome murders of businessman Sidik Anwarali Sumra, his driver, and a land agent in Kilifi two months prior.
The suspect, Robert Mganga, had gone underground after allegedly masterminding the murders. He was flushed out from his hideout in Tassia, Nairobi, following a sting operation mounted by Special Service Unit (SSU) detectives.
According to the DCI, Mganga is believed to have masterminded the attack on Mr. Sumra, his driver Rahil Mohamed Kasmani, and a land agent James Kazungu Kafani before setting ablaze their vehicle, a white Toyota Fielder.
The three victims were on a land-buying mission in the area and had toured a piece of land that Sidik intended to buy before they were attacked by a machete-wielding mob and hacked to death.
DCI boss George Kinoti has assured the families of the victims that no stone will be left unturned in the investigation of the murders.
