Two Indian Nationals Rescued After Kidnapping Near JKIA, Three Pakistanis Arrested
Kenyan police rescue two Indian men held for ransom in Kajiado, arresting three Pakistani suspects. The victims were kidnapped shortly after arriving at Nairobi's main airport.
Kenyan police rescue two Indian men held for ransom in Kajiado, arresting three Pakistani suspects.
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Two Indian nationals were rescued in Kajiado County after being kidnapped near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), with three Pakistani nationals arrested for the crime. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) stated the victims, Sandeep Sandeep and Ishwar Singh, arrived at JKIA on August 10, 2026, and were taken shortly after leaving the airport.
Acting on intelligence, detectives traced the victims to a bungalow in Tumaini Estate, Nkoroi, where they were found bound and distressed in a bedroom. The three Pakistani suspects present at the location were taken into custody.
The DCI reported that the suspects had contacted the victims' relatives in India via WhatsApp, demanding a ransom of $32,000 for their release. The victims' mobile phones were also recovered from a bush approximately two kilometers from the house.
The suspects are being processed for arraignment as investigations continue into the full circumstances of the kidnapping and any potential links to a wider network. The DCI reaffirmed its commitment to protecting all persons within Kenya's borders.
FAQ
Where were the kidnapped individuals rescued?
They were rescued from a bungalow in Tumaini Estate, Nkoroi, within Kajiado County.
How much ransom did the kidnappers demand?
The kidnappers demanded a ransom of $32,000 from the victims' family in India.
