Summary
Kenyan police are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a suspected serial killer who escaped custody over a year ago. Khalusha is linked to the murders of more than 40 women in Nairobi, and his escape from a high-security police station has sparked public outrage. The police had previously arrested officers suspected of aiding in his escape, but they were released on bail.
Key Facts
- Kenyan police are offering a reward of 1 million shillings for help in capturing Collins Jumaisi Khalusha.
- Khalusha is suspected of killing more than 40 women in Nairobi.
- He escaped from police custody in August 2024 from a secure police station near the US embassy and UN offices.
- Several policemen were previously arrested for possibly assisting his escape, but they were released on bail.
- Activist Khalid Hussein criticized the police for their lack of action in solving the murders and the escape.
- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations announced the reward following media attention on the issue.
- Some bodies were reportedly left undiscovered in a quarry near a police station.
- Khalusha's lawyer claimed he was forced to confess to the crimes.
