Nairobi, Kenya – In a chilling development, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested Jared Mong’are, a taxi driver, in connection with the murder of Deka Abdinoor Gorone. Her dismembered body was discovered at Lang’ata Cemetery on October 31, leading to a complex investigation that has unveiled a gruesome narrative of violence and deceit.
Jared Mong’are, a taxi driver, in connection with the murder of Deka Abdinoor Gorone arraigned
Deka, a resident of California Estate in Nairobi, was reported missing on October 24. Her family filed a report at the California Police Station after she failed to return home. The investigation intensified when CCTV footage emerged showing her last known movements. On October 29, Deka was captured shopping at Quickmart Supermarket in Nairobi’s central business district before heading to a short-term rental in Lavington, where she was last seen alive.
The primary suspect, Hashim Dagane Muhumed, already in custody for the murders of three women in Eastleigh, is believed to have been involved in Deka’s murder as well. Investigators established that Dagane and Mong’are were in contact during the crime, with Mong’are allegedly handling payments for their accommodation at the Lavington apartment where Deka was killed.
Mong’are’s arrest occurred on November 6 in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. Upon his capture, police recovered several key pieces of evidence, including a blood-stained panga believed to be the murder weapon, as well as Deka’s items such as clothing and mobile phones. The DCI noted that Mong’are drove Dagane to various locations during the criminal activities and played a crucial role in covering up the crime.
The investigation revealed that Dagane left the Lavington apartment on October 31 carrying two bags that likely contained Deka’s remains. Following her disappearance, detectives analyzed phone records and CCTV footage to trace Dagane’s movements back to Lang’ata Cemetery. The footage showed him leaving the apartment with suspicious bags shortly before Deka’s body was discovered.
Further complicating the case is the behaviour of the apartment owner. After discovering evidence of the crime, the landlord reportedly repainted the unit and cleared it out before disappearing. This has raised suspicions about their potential involvement or knowledge of the events that transpired within their property[2][3].
The police are now investigating whether there are additional accomplices involved in this heinous crime. They are also pursuing leads regarding the whereabouts of Deka’s mobile phone, which her family reported receiving calls from on the day her remains were found.
Autopsy reports from previous victims linked to Dagane revealed that they suffered brutal torture before their deaths. This pattern of violence raises alarm about Dagane’s history and motives. He had previously worked as a regional police officer in Ethiopia before moving to Kenya, where he managed to blend into various communities while evading law enforcement.
As authorities continue their investigation into this disturbing case, they are appealing for any additional information from the public that may aid in uncovering further details about Deka’s murder and Dagane’s past activities.
Mong’are will remain in police custody until Monday as detectives work diligently to piece together this tragic puzzle involving a young woman’s life cut short by violence. The community is left reeling from this tragedy as they seek justice for Deka Abdinoor Gorone and hope for answers regarding her untimely death.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about safety and violence against women in Nairobi, prompting calls for enhanced measures to protect vulnerable individuals within society. As investigations unfold, many await justice not only for Deka but also for other victims of similar crimes that have plagued the region.