DCI: How Eastleigh Murder Suspect Was Linked To Human Body Dumped at Lang'ata Cemetery

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Wednesday, November 6 made a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a case where bones, believed to belong to a female victim, were discovered at the entrance of Lang’ata Cemetery in Nairobi on October 31, 2024.

The probe however uncovered a surprise twist; Hashim Dagane Muhumed, the primary suspect in the murders of three women from Eastleigh who was arrested in connection to the murder, is now a person of interest and a suspect in the Lang’ata case as well.

DCI revealed that preliminary evidence from CCTV footage at various locations in Nairobi, including a major supermarket, captured Dagane with a woman believed to have disappeared right after.

"While following up on crucial exhibits recovered at the scene, the detectives proceeded to a Quickmart supermarket within the city where it was established that the victim of the murder most foul was a lady who was captured by CCTV cameras while shopping on 29/10/2024," stated DCI.

Further, it was established that once done with her shopping, the lady proceeded to an apartment in Lavington, where she was yet again captured by the CCTV cameras while entering the said premises. 

Armed with crucial leads, the detectives established that the lady was in the company of Dagane, who was residing in the said apartment where the duo spent time.

This is before Dagane was on October 31 captured leaving the apartment carrying two bags suspected to have contained the remains of the victim that were later in the day discovered at Lang'ata cemetery.

"It has also been verified that after Dagane left the apartment, the owner discovered what had happened in his premises, went ahead and cleared the mess, had the rooms re-painted and thereafter went under. He is being sought, and it is just a matter of time before he is smoked out of his hideout to face relevant charges," added DCI.

"It is believed that the woman in question could be Deka Abdinoor Gorone, who was reported missing at California police station on 24/10/2024. The remains are being subjected to forensic analysis to ascertain the identity of the victim."

The DCI reiterated its commitment towards ensuring justice for the victims of the two incidents as detectives continue to piece up various strands to establish the possibility of Dagane's involvement in any other criminal activities within the country.

Hashim Dagane Muhumed, the main suspect in the Eastleigh murder of 3 women. /DCI