Wednesday, September
24, 2025 - The family of Benedict Kabiru, a Kenyan police officer deployed
to Haiti, is reeling after President William Ruto publicly confirmed his death
during a high-level meeting in New York.
Kabiru had been missing for over six months following a gang
ambush in Port-au-Prince during an anti-gang operation.
Ruto named Kabiru among three officers who died in the line
of duty, alongside Samuel Tompoi and Kennedy Nzuve.
The news devastated Kabiru’s mother, Jecinta, who had held
onto hope after repeated assurances from top security officials that the search
was ongoing.
“I feel tortured. They gave me hope, knowing the truth,” she
said tearfully in an interview with Citizen TV.
She now demands the return of her son’s remains for burial,
saying she cannot accept his death until she sees his body.
Kabiru disappeared on March 25th after his team’s
vehicle was ambushed and trapped in a ditch believed to be dug by gangs.
While others escaped with injuries, Kabiru was taken by the
assailants.
Inspector General Douglas Kanja confirmed that specialized
teams were dispatched to locate him, but no updates were shared until Ruto’s
announcement.
The family, who previously sued the Government for
withholding information, is now demanding clarity on when Kabiru died and why
they were kept in the dark.
The tragedy has sparked national debate on transparency,
duty, and the emotional toll on families of officers serving abroad.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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