Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Bangale are investigating the mysterious disappearance of KSh 1.3 million meant for security operations under the National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs).
According to a police report, the money had been withdrawn from KCB Bank’s Garissa Town Branch by Tana North Sub-County Accountant Geoffrey Njenga Kimani, who had travelled to Garissa accompanied by the newly appointed Sub-County Auditor, Aisha Omar.
The funds were intended to facilitate security operations within Bangale Sub-County.
After returning to Madogo, the accountant reportedly parked his maroon Nissan Note inside the compound of the Bangale Deputy County Commissioner’s office at around 10 a.m. and placed the cash underneath the driver’s seat before locking the vehicle.
However, when he returned to the car moments later, he discovered that the money had mysteriously disappeared despite having locked the vehicle.
The circumstances surrounding the disappearance remain unclear, with detectives investigating how the cash went missing and whether the vehicle was accessed while parked within the government office compound.
The DCI is continuing with investigations to establish what happened to the KSh 1.3 million meant for security operations.
