A Nairobi man accused of killing his girlfriend at their shared home in Sunton, Kasarani has been arrested and is set to appear before a Milimani court.
Nelson Ambia was taken into custody days after allegedly murdering Feruz Hussein following a domestic quarrel. He is currently held at Kasarani Police Station and is expected in court the following morning.
What allegedly happened to Feruz
According to information shared by former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko, Ambia had a history of assaulting Feruz and her family members, including her mother, siblings and in-laws.
The fatal incident allegedly stemmed from a domestic row during which Ambia blamed Feruz’s mother.
After the alleged killing, Ambia reportedly filmed a video message directed at Feruz’s family, telling her to rest in peace and placing the blame squarely on her mother. He then sent the video to the family before fleeing the scene.
Feruz’s family told authorities that Ambia had also allegedly threatened to harm her two teenage siblings.
How the search for suspect
Ambia unfolded After the incident, Feruz’s family reported the matter to the police and also reached out to Sonko’s office, seeking help to speed up the investigation.
Sonko responded by putting up a reward of KSh 50,000 for anyone with information that could lead to Ambia’s whereabouts.
The call for help bore fruit within days, with the suspect traced and apprehended. Sonko announced the arrest and extended his gratitude to DCI boss Mohammed Amin, DCI Kasarani, and residents of Kasarani, Dandora and Naivasha for their cooperation in locating the suspect.
“Nelson thought this family was too poor and helpless to get justice. At some point he even used to assault all the family members (his mother-in-law, wife, sis and bro in law) as they all watch helplessly. He was wrong,” Sonko said.
