Thursday November 7, 2024
Surveillance footage captures Hashim Dagane Muhumed, the prime suspect in multiple murder cases in Nairobi, carrying two large bags out of a Lavington apartment on October 31, 2024. Authorities believe the bags may have contained the dismembered remains of Deka Abdinoor Gorone, whom Muhumed is suspected of killing. The footage, along with other evidence, has intensified the ongoing investigation and raised security concerns within the city. CREDIT / DCI KENYA
NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Kenyan authorities have tied Hashim Dagane Muhumed, already in custody for a notorious triple murder in Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighbourhood, to a fourth killing. The new revelation—linking Muhumed to the brutal death and dismemberment of another woman—has intensified community outrage and amplified calls for justice in a city increasingly anxious about violence against women.
Detectives with Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced the development on November 6, describing it as a major breakthrough. The victim, believed to be Deka Abdinoor Gorone, was last seen shopping at a Quickmart supermarket in Nairobi on October 29. CCTV footage showed Gorone entering an apartment in Lavington with Muhumed, where detectives suspect she was killed. Two days later, security footage captured Muhumed leaving the apartment, carrying two large bags thought to contain her dismembered remains, which were later found dumped at Lang’ata Cemetery.
Muhumed is suspected in the murder of Gorone.
According to DCI Director Amin Mohamed, the landlord of the Lavington apartment is also implicated in the cover-up. After reportedly discovering the crime scene, the landlord attempted to erase evidence by repainting and cleaning the premises before fleeing. “It’s only a matter of time before he is apprehended,” Mohamed noted.
The new link comes as Muhumed remains in custody, accused of orchestrating the October 21 brutal abduction and murder of three Somali women: Amina Abdirashid, her aunt Waris Dahabo Daud, and 12-year-old Nuseiba Abdi Mohammed. The three women, all from the Eastleigh neighbourhood, were abducted and later found dead at different locations across Nairobi and Machakos County. Their bodies showed signs of severe violence, including strangulation, mutilation, and, in Nuseiba’s case, evidence of sexual assault. A post-mortem revealed that Daud had been strangled and her hands amputated, while Abdirashid died from a stab wound to the heart.
Kenyan authorities have arrested Muhumed following an intensive manhunt that concluded in Nairobi’s Starehe district on October 27.
Hashim Dagane Muhumed, the primary suspect in multiple murder cases in Nairobi, was apprehended by Kenyan authorities following a high-profile investigation. Muhumed is accused of the brutal murders of three women in Eastleigh and is now linked to an additional killing in Lavington. His arrest has intensified calls for justice and raised concerns over public safety in Nairobi.
Detectives tracked Muhumed through a combination of CCTV footage, forensic evidence, and digital surveillance, piecing together a trail that began with his vehicle, a Nissan Note with registration number KDQ 718Y, captured on CCTV near the Eastleigh residence of the three victims on the night of their disappearance. The footage shows the car pulling up to the building where the women were last seen. Evidence from the vehicle, later found abandoned near the busy Wakulima Market, suggested Muhumed had transported the victims under duress.
The vehicle became a critical piece of evidence. Forensic teams recovered biological traces, including blood and fibres, indicating a violent struggle had taken place inside the car. Personal belongings linked to the victims were also found, further corroborating Muhumed’s alleged role in the crime. Digital tracking of Muhumed’s cell phone locations led detectives to Starehe, where he was ultimately cornered and surrendered without resistance.
Investigations into Muhumed’s background have revealed troubling details. Authorities allege that Muhumed was a police officer in Ethiopia and had fled his home country under suspicion of murdering his wife. Upon arrival in Nairobi, he reportedly assumed a false identity, using forged documents to evade detection. Muhumed managed to establish a small taxi business in Eastleigh, blending into the community. His ability to remain undetected for years has sparked concerns about Kenya’s vetting procedures and raised questions about potential security lapses.
With Muhumed now suspected in two separate murder cases, detectives are expanding their investigation to determine whether he had accomplices. Officials are exploring possible connections with individuals who may have sheltered him or provided logistical support as he evaded authorities. The DCI has also widened its scope to examine whether Muhumed may be linked to other unsolved cases in Nairobi, particularly those involving similar patterns of violence and abduction.