The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested a 56-year-old man in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, on suspicion of child trafficking and impersonating a government officer.
According to a DCI statement released on Monday, April 6, the arrest followed a tip-off from members of the public who reported a suspicious man with a young boy in Nyamira Village.
Investigators allege that Nyabuto posed as a senior officer from the National Intelligence Service (NIS), presenting identification documents to support his false claims.
Kiminini Man Arrested for Trafficking Children and Posing as State Official. Photo: Courtesy.
During a search, detectives recovered materials that further raised suspicion about his activities, prompting ongoing investigations.
“Acting on a tip-off from members of the public, the officers responded to reports of an unfamiliar man seen at Nyamira Village in the company of a young boy. Upon arrival, detectives found the suspect, identified as Gilbert Nyabuto, in the company of a 10-year-old boy,” the statement read.
The suspect reportedly told authorities that he was helping the child secure accommodation. Both he and the boy were taken to Kiminini Police Station for further processing.
The child was later positively identified by his mother from the Salona area and has been safely reunited with her.
The DCI confirmed that investigations are ongoing to establish the full scope of the suspect’s activities, including possible offences related to impersonation and fraud.
The suspect remains in custody as detectives continue their inquiries.
