Two Indian nationals who were kidnapped shortly after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been rescued, while three Pakistani nationals suspected of holding them hostage have been arrested.
The dramatic rescue was carried out by detectives from the Operations Support Unit (OSU) following an intelligence-led operation.
The victims, identified as Sandeep Sandeep and Ishwar Singh, arrived in Kenya on August 10, 2026, and were cleared through Immigration at about 2:50 pm.
According to investigators, shortly after leaving the airport, the two were received by two men.
The four reportedly boarded a white Nissan Note and drove away from the airport.
Detectives, acting on crucial investigative leads, traced the vehicle to a bungalow in Tumaini Estate, Nkoroi, Kajiado South.
A search of the house led to the discovery of the two Indian nationals inside one of the bedrooms.
They were found with their hands and legs bound and appeared visibly distressed.
Three Pakistani nationals found at the premises were arrested.
They were identified as Shahzad Haroon, Tariq Muhammad Muneeb and Hassan Waqar.
Investigations established that the suspects had contacted the victims’ family members in India through WhatsApp, demanding USD 32,000, equivalent to approximately Ksh 4.1 million, in exchange for their release.
During the operation, detectives also recovered the victims’ mobile phones, which had reportedly been hidden in a bush about two kilometres from the house.
The three suspects remain in custody as detectives process them for arraignment and continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged kidnapping.
Authorities are also pursuing additional leads into a suspected kidnapping-for-ransom network.
