Police in Nairobi are investigating the suspected murder of a 21-year-old woman, Feruz Hussein, who was allegedly suffocated by her boyfriend following a domestic dispute.
The suspect, identified as Nelson Ambia, is accused of killing Hussein using a pillow before allegedly recording the incident and sending the video to her family.
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has since offered a KSh 50,000 reward to anyone who provides credible information that could lead to the suspect’s arrest.
In a social media post, Sonko claimed that Ambia had recently been spotted in Kakamega County and appealed to members of the public to help authorities trace his whereabouts.
“I am offering KSh 50,000 to anyone whose credible information leads to his arrest,” Sonko stated.
The former governor also claimed that the suspect had threatened Hussein’s younger siblings, Shadia, 19, and Malik, 15, raising further concerns about their safety.
According to information shared by Sonko, the matter was reported at Sunton Police Station in Kasarani Sub-County on September 30, 2026, under Occurrence Book number 37.
Documents seen by Citizen Digital, including a police report acknowledgement and a letter addressed to a mortuary superintendent, indicate that Hussein’s death was reported as a suspected murder.
A mortuary admission letter identifies Hussein as the deceased and states that her body was recovered from a house in the Githurai-Sunton area.
The document further indicates that the matter was being handled as a police case, with a postmortem examination and burial arrangements pending.
The circumstances surrounding the young woman’s death remain under investigation, while the suspect is being sought in connection with the alleged crime.
Sonko urged anyone with information that could help locate Ambia to report to the nearest police station and assist investigators in bringing him to justice.
He cautioned members of the public against confronting the suspect, urging them instead to provide credible information to law enforcement officers.
The case adds to concerns over domestic violence and the safety of women in relationships, particularly where disputes allegedly escalate into fatal attacks.
Police investigations are expected to establish the full circumstances surrounding Hussein’s death and determine the appropriate charges against the suspect.
