The body organ thieves: Frightening new dimension in wave of kidnappings

• Nine suspects shot dead as police say they are stepping up fight on abductors

Flying Squad boss Julius Sunkuli last week said they were tracking down the kidnappers, who have demanded Sh5 million ransom for his release.

The victim’s car was intercepted by armed men on Ngong Road and he was forced into another vehicle. He was later freed after his family paid ransom.

The kidnappers hurriedly abandoned the son of a prominent businessman and owner of a bank on Monday after realising that police were pursuing them. The gang had abducted the young man in Westlands and were driving him to their Dandora den when police were alerted.

Paid ransom

Another family recently paid Sh1.5 million ransom to kidnappers. The victim was found tied in a garbage collection area after the money was paid.

A Thika-based businessman was recently abducted near his business premises. He was freed after the family paid the ransom.

A foreigner and his son who had been abducted by kidnappers were recently rescued by police in Kiambu during a car chase. The vehicle in which they were being ferried was involved in an accident in which two of the kidnappers died. The other two were shot dead by police as they tried to escape.

Police spokesman Kiraithe said: “Kidnapping has become the latest crime that we must deal with urgently. We are concerned about the kidnappings and will do everything in our power to ensure the crime is stopped.”