Detectives have arrested a popular TikTok content creator for allegedly publishing a video where he claimed that he had been hired to carry out an assassination.
In a statement on Friday, October 31, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspect, Roy Otieno Odhiambo, was taken into custody after a viral video sparked public concern over its disturbing claims.
"Detectives have arrested Roy Otieno Odhiambo for allegedly publishing false information on his TikTok page.
"In a viral video posted on October 20, 2025, the outspoken TikToker claimed that he had been paid Ksh3.5 million to assassinate a prominent individual," the statement read.
According to the DCI, the arrest was made following comprehensive inquiries into the authenticity of the claims and the individual’s motives for making such statements online.
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"Following investigations into the allegations, detectives arrested the suspect at his hideout in Malindi. He has since been processed pending arraignment," the statement added.
This comes months after TikTok content creator Shedrack Omondi Okindo, alias Hon. Mosquito, was arrested over a seditious video that was widely circulated on Friday, August 1.
In a statement on Tuesday, August 5, the DCI said the video posed serious threats to public safety and triggered urgent action from law enforcement.
"Detectives have arrested Shedrack Omondi Okindo, alias Hon. Mosquito, in connection with a seditious video that was widely circulated on TikTok on August 1, 2025.
"The inflammatory clip, which contained threats of violence and incitement against public order, quickly went viral, triggering public concern and swift action from security agencies," the statement read.
According to the DCI, detectives tracked the suspect to the Miritini area of Mombasa County and arrested him at his hideout.
"Following forensic leads, detectives trailed Okindo to his hideout in the Miritini area of Mombasa County, where he was swiftly apprehended," the statement added.
Authorities said a search of his house revealed several items they believe are linked to potential subversive activity.
"A subsequent search of his residence revealed the following: two pairs of tactical combat fatigues, a notebook with the writings, 'We are going to apply guerrilla resistance tactics – Justice to all freedom heroes', three mobile phones, assorted documents linked to the Justice Direction Party, among other items," the statement further read.
