According to the DCI, the person of interest, identified as Gisler Emil Johann, was taken into custody after police acted on information from members of the public.

The case began unfolding on Saturday, February 1, 2026, when the teenager’s parents reported her missing.

Despite initial efforts by the family and authorities to locate her, she could not be found.

However, police later received a tip-off that a foreign national had been seen with a juvenile inside a villa in Watamu.

Officers moved swiftly to the location and reportedly found the suspect in the residence with the minor.

He was immediately arrested and escorted to a police station for further processing.

Victim taken for examination

The minor was rescued and taken to Gede Sub-County Hospital for medical examination as part of the ongoing investigations.

The DCI confirmed that the suspect remains in police custody pending arraignment in court. Investigators are compiling evidence as part of the case file.

In its statement, the agency reaffirmed its commitment to protecting vulnerable members of society.

“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations remains committed to conducting thorough investigations to ensure that perpetrators of such heinous crimes are held accountable,” the statement read.

Authorities have urged members of the public to continue sharing information that may help combat crimes against children and safeguard communities.