Five Kenyan Officers Accused of Aiding Serial Killer's Escape

Five Kenyan police officers have been arraigned, accused of facilitating the escape of a suspected serial killer and 12 others from a Nairobi police station. They are being detained for two weeks pending investigation. Among the escapees is Collins Jumaisi, suspected of murdering at least six women.

Five Kenyan police officers were arraigned on Wednesday, charged with aiding a suspected serial killer and 12 others to escape from a police station in Nairobi, according to court documents.

Prosecutors requested a two-week detention for the officers, who were on duty during the jailbreak, to complete the investigation into their alleged involvement. This includes gathering statements, reviewing CCTV footage, and examining their phones.

One notable escapee is Collins Jumaisi, arrested for the murder of at least six women. Police say Jumaisi confessed to killing 42 women, but his lawyer claims he was tortured into the confession. A manhunt has been launched to re-arrest the fugitives, including 12 Eritrean nationals who were also found missing from their cell and are believed to have escaped by cutting a wire mesh over their window.

(With inputs from agencies.)