Three women have appeared before the Garissa Law Courts to face charges of kidnapping and robbery with violence against another woman, in an incident that allegedly took place on June 5, 2026, in Garissa town.
The suspects identified as Fartun Abdi Hassan, Hani Mohamed Salim, and Ifrah Abdi Ahmed denied the charges before Resident Magistrate Rachael Ng’ang’a. A fourth suspect, Ayan Ahmed, was released after the victim failed to identify her during an identification parade.
The prosecution states that the three suspects, alongside others still at large, allegedly kidnapped the victim, assaulted her, and robbed her of a mobile phone valued at Ksh 1,500.
The victim requested the court to deny the accused bail, claiming that they had threatened her.
The suspects pleaded for release, arguing that they have young children who depend on them.
Resident Magistrate Ng’ang’a granted the suspects a bond of Ksh 500,000 each, or an alternative cash bail of Ksh 300,000.
The case is scheduled for mention on July 1, 2026.
