Drama as detectives raid a bungalow in Kajiado and rescue two Indian nationals kidnapped shortly after arriving at JKIA - Abductors demanded Ksh 4.1 Million ransom (PHOTOs)

Friday, August 14, 2026 - A dramatic intelligence-led operation in Kajiado South has led to the rescue of two Indian nationals who were kidnapped shortly after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

Detectives from the Operations Support Unit (OSU) also arrested three Pakistani nationals suspected of holding the two men hostage while demanding a ransom from their relatives in India.

The victims, identified as Sandeep Sandeep and Ishwar Singh, arrived at JKIA on August 10, 2026, and were cleared through Immigration at approximately 2:50 pm.

According to investigators, the two walked out of the airport shortly after completing immigration procedures and were received by two men.

The four reportedly boarded a white Nissan Note and drove away from the airport.

However, detectives quickly picked up crucial investigative leads and began tracking their movements.

The trail eventually led investigators to a bungalow located within Tumaini Estate in Nkoroi, Kajiado South, where detectives conducted a search.

The operation yielded a major breakthrough after the officers discovered the two missing Indian nationals inside one of the bedrooms.

The victims were found with their hands and legs bound and were reportedly in a visibly distressed state.

Three Pakistani nationals found inside the house were immediately arrested.

They were identified as Shahzad Haroon, Tariq Muhammad Muneeb and Hassan Waqar.

Investigations further established that the suspects had allegedly contacted the victims' family members in India through WhatsApp and demanded USD 32,000, equivalent to approximately Ksh4.1 million, for their release.

During the operation, detectives also recovered the victims' mobile phones, which had reportedly been hidden in a bush about two kilometres from the bungalow.

The three suspects remain in custody as detectives process them for arraignment.

Investigators are also piecing together the circumstances surrounding the abduction and pursuing additional leads into a suspected kidnapping-for-ransom network.

The Kenyan DAILY POST.