The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed details of how a notorious drink-spiker targeted unsuspecting long-distance travellers.
In a statement on Tuesday, September 23, the DCI accused the suspect, identified as Abdallah Suleiman alias Asuu, of drugging passengers on buses headed to various destinations before robbing them of money and valuables.
According to the DCI, the suspect had been on their radar for an extended period, with numerous cases reported at Mombasa Central Police Station.
“Mombasa Urban detectives have finally taken into custody Abdallah Suleiman, aka Asuu, a notorious drink-spiker who has been on the police radar for a while.
"Detectives have been on his trail after a series of stupefying and stealing cases were reported at Mombasa Central Police Station," the statement read.
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The agency further revealed the suspect’s calculated method of preying on travellers.
“Asuu is the mastermind behind drugging unsuspecting passengers travelling to Mombasa, Kisumu, Tanzania and beyond, then robbing them of their hard-earned cash and valuables while they snooze," the statement added.
According to the DCI, Asuu's arrest was made during a routine operation at the Mariakani Weighbridge where he was found in possession of items believed to have been used in his criminal activities.
"But his luck ran out at the Mariakani Weighbridge, where sharp-eyed detectives boarded a Nairobi-bound bus and ended his drugged-up heist spree.
"Inside his bag of tricks, detectives found Lorivan 2 tablets, soft drinks, and snacks believed to be laced with sedatives, all ready for his next unsuspecting victims," the statement concluded.
The suspect is currently in police custody as detectives conclude investigations ahead of his arraignment.
This comes days after a twenty-year-old man was arrested in Maralal, Samburu County, following a series of violent robbery incidents in the area.
In a statement on Thursday, September 18, DCI said detectives acting on intelligence tracked down Lemarkele, who had been terrorizing Maralal town and its surroundings with violent robberies.
Armed with an AK-47 rifle and accompanied by an accomplice who remains at large, the suspect had stormed a local shop in Maralal, initially posing as an ordinary customer.
The situation quickly turned deadly when the duo drew firearms, aiming them directly at the cashier.
In a moment of courage, the cashier managed to push the weapon away, but not before Lemarkele fired a shot that grazed her left breast, inflicting a painful soft tissue injury.
The injured cashier was immediately rushed to Samburu County Referral Hospital, where she received treatment and was later discharged in stable condition.
The assailants made off with Ksh50,000 during the incident.
Following the robbery, a comprehensive manhunt was launched.
Through diligent detective work and intelligence leads, investigators tracked down Lemarkele from his hideout, leading to his successful arrest.
Upon his capture, detectives uncovered incriminating evidence, including a green jungle hat, smoke jacket, jungle green jacket, and jungle belt.
