Three suspected kidnappers arrested in Githurai

Police have arrested three suspected kidnappers who had held a 23-year-old man hostage in a single-roomed house in Githurai, Nairobi.

The kidnappers are said to have demanded a 300-thousand shillings ransom from his family.

Police said the victim had traveled from Mwingi East to Githurai to visit a couple who hail from the same rural area, only to arrive and find the woman of the house alone.

They said the husband later stormed in accompanied by three other men, who landed on the young man with blows and kicks on the allegation that he was having a romantic affair with the wife.

They then frisked the victim, taking 5-thousand shillings from him, before whisking him away to the empty room.

The victim was forced to contact his family to raise the  ransom, with the kidnappers threatening dire consequences if they failed to comply.

The family then reported the matter to the police, who trailed him to the place and arrested the trio.