How Police Realized Kware Murder Suspect Had Escaped

Jumaisi was one of 13 individuals who managed to break out of the station, with the other 12 being Eritreans.

Details have now emerged about how the escape occurred.

“At 5:00 AM, police officers, accompanied by the canteen manager, conducted a routine check to serve breakfast to the prisoners. Upon opening the cells, they found that 13 inmates had escaped by cutting through the wire mesh of the basking bay,” the police revealed.

Following this significant breach, eight officers from Gigiri Police Station have been suspended. Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli confirmed the suspensions on Tuesday, August 20.

Jumaisi had previously claimed during a hearing at Makadara Law Courts last month that he was tortured into confessing to the alleged murders. His lawyer, John Ndegwa, argued that Jumaisi was falsely accused and had been subjected to inhumane treatment, requiring urgent medical attention.

During the court session, police sought a 30-day detention order for Jumaisi to allow further investigation into the gruesome killings. Despite his lawyer’s objections, Makadara Magistrate Irene Gicobi granted the police request.

According to the police, Jumaisi had confessed to the series of murders.