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Law enforcement officers in Marsabit have arrested two people in the Marsabit abortion case.
In a statement, the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said a 23-year-old woman, Morme Wario, was nabbed for procuring an illegal abortion, alongside a 50-year-old quack doctor, Haron Muthuri, who carried out the procedure.
The arrests came after disturbing reports from Malkalakore village in Drib-Gombo, where residents discovered a lifeless male foetus, estimated to be six months old, wrapped in clothing.
Police swiftly responded, recovering the body and transferring it to the Marsabit Referral Mortuary for preservation.
Investigations quickly zeroed in on Wario, who had been visibly pregnant just days earlier but was suddenly not pregnant and without a child.
Interrogated by officers, she confessed to being the mother of the deceased foetus, leading police straight to the unlicensed clinic where the abortion had been performed.
At the clinic, officers found Muthuri operating without registration.
A search uncovered assorted drugs and surgical tools, some stained with fresh blood.
Wario was rushed to Marsabit Referral Hospital for urgent medical care, and later, together with Muthuri, was escorted to Marsabit Police Station, where they are currently being processed ahead of their arraignment.
DCI Marsabit Tour
This comes as Director of Criminal Investigations, Mohamed I. Amin, continued with his security assessment tour of Marsabit County with a visit to the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) Camp at Gas in North Horr Sub-County on January 2, 2026.
Upon arrival, the Director DCI was welcomed by John Kiprop, Officer Commanding ASTU M-Company at Gas.
The visit aimed to evaluate the unit’s operational readiness, highlighting the key role ASTU officers play in fighting stock theft and improving regional security.
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Amin was accompanied by senior officials, including CHRP (K) Ibrahim Jillo, MBS, OGW, HSC, AIG, Director of the National Central Bureau (NCB) at DCI; Adan Guyo, OGW, AIG, Officer Commanding the Capital Markets Fraud Investigations Unit; and Samuel Kiplong, Sub-County Police Commander for North Horr, along with other senior officers.
In addition to official duties, the Director joined local community members at Galasa Jamia Mosque in the Gas area, where he participated in prayers and held a community engagement session.
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He urged residents to closely cooperate with police officers, stressing that strong teamwork between communities and security agencies is vital to maintaining lasting peace and security.
This ongoing visit highlights the National Police Service’s commitment to strengthening security, building community-police partnerships, and ensuring safety and stability during this festive season.
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DCI Mohamed I. Amin at the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) Camp at Gas in North Horr Sub-County on January 2, 2026. PHOTO/DCI.