The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has clarified why a Burundian farmhand who initially reported the disappearance of 34-year-old Farida Peter Sangka was arrested alongside her husband in connection with her murder.
In a statement, the DCI said preliminary investigations had established that Ndayishimiye Deo participated in burying Farida's body after allegedly receiving instructions from her husband, Shon David Rabassa Kioko.
Farida's body was discovered in a shallow grave at a farm in Entarakuet, Isinya, Kajiado County, following investigations into her disappearance.
According to detectives, the incident dates back to Saturday, October 24, 2026, when Kioko allegedly summoned Deo, who worked as a farmhand at his premises, and instructed him to help bury his wife's body.
The DCI said Deo complied with the instructions and assisted in concealing the body before returning to his residence, as he did not live at his employer's premises.
Three days later, on Tuesday, October 27, Kioko reportedly went to Isinya Police Station accompanied by his son, where he reported his wife missing and presented her photograph to officers.
Meanwhile, Deo had reportedly confided in a friend about what had happened. The friend, who has since recorded a statement with detectives, advised him to report the matter to the police.
Acting on the advice, Deo presented himself at Kiserian Police Station on Wednesday, October 28, prompting police action that eventually led to the discovery and recovery of Farida's remains from the shallow grave.
However, his decision to report the incident did not shield him from arrest, with detectives maintaining that his earlier involvement in concealing the body amounted to participation in the offence.
The investigative agency explained that although Deo's report helped bring the matter to the attention of law enforcement, his role in burying the deceased remained a matter of criminal accountability.
Consequently, both Deo and Kioko remain in police custody as detectives continue investigations to establish the full circumstances surrounding Farida's death and determine the extent of each suspect's involvement.
The DCI further cautioned members of the public against assuming that reporting a crime automatically absolves an individual of responsibility, particularly where evidence points to their participation in the offence or its concealment.
The agency nevertheless reiterated the importance of public cooperation in fighting crime, describing information from members of the public as a critical component of investigations.
It urged anyone with information that could assist detectives to come forward through its anonymous toll-free hotline, 0800 722 203, or WhatsApp number 0709 570 000.
