2024-08-25 16:06:19
A major scandal has erupted in Kenya over the escape of a dangerous criminal known as the “Kenyan vampire”. Five police officers, including a woman, have been named as suspects and are set to appear in court. They are accused of helping the serial killer escape from a police station in Nairobi.
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Police Chief Gilbert Masengeli said preliminary investigations indicate that law enforcement officers were involved in the escape. The search for the fugitives, including the “Kenyan vampire,” is currently ongoing. According to police, the criminals escaped from the station by cutting the wire mesh and climbing out through a hole.
The “Kenyan Vampire” is a 33-year-old man who was arrested a month ago after the mutilated bodies of women were found in a dump. The killer confessed to killing 42 women over the past two years. His arrest sent shock waves across the country as the killer had been operating unchecked for a long time, killing his victims, mostly women from poor areas of Nairobi.
Almost immediately after the arrest, suspicions arose that law enforcement officials might be involved in the murders. It is believed that many of the maniac’s victims participated in anti-government demonstrations, and this is the reason they could have ended up on his list. An alarming fact is that the dump where the women’s bodies were found is located just a hundred meters from the police station, which raises additional questions for the Kenyan police.
Human rights groups have repeatedly accused Kenyan law enforcement of illegal actions, including killings and kidnappings, especially in poor areas. In recent years, many activists have disappeared without a trace after participating in protests against government policies. Many remain missing, and police officers are also suspected of kidnapping and killing them.
The escape of the “Kenyan vampire” and the scandal surrounding it highlight the country’s dire security and human rights situation. Numerous human rights groups are calling for a thorough investigation into the case, as well as a review of Kenya’s policing practices, to prevent further abuses and restore citizens’ trust in the justice system.
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