Police in Kiambu County have arrested five suspects behind a recent incident of kidnapping in Ruaka area.

The five, police say, were located and arrested after the victim’s girlfriend tried reaching out to him on call. On the fateful day, her call to the boyfriend was answered by an unidentified voice that demanded a ransom of KSh500,000 for his safe return.

Acting on intelligence leads, a team of detectives sprang into action, trailing down the kidnappers. Their relentless efforts led them to Ithanga, where they successfully rescued the victim, who was found with numerous visible injuries and a blood-stained shirt, and arrested the suspects.

Those arrested include; Sydney Ezra Achanda, John Louise Omondi, Enock Sum Cheruyot, Peter Kanini Mwangi, and Lucy Sara Muhonja. They were arrested near Quickmatt Thindigua.

The detectives also impounded two getaway vehicles used by the suspects: a Suzuki Swift (KDD 841D) and a Mazda Demio (KDP 468Y).

A search of these vehicles revealed a kitchen knife, ten assorted mobile phones, and a tablet, among other items. At the time of their arrest, the kidnappers had already received a ransom of KSh68,000.

The five suspects are currently in custody, undergoing processing, awaiting their court appearance.