Kenyan police are intensifying their search for Collins Gumisi, a notorious figure accused of murdering over 40 women, after his dramatic escape from a Nairobi prison. The escape, which included 12 other inmates, has raised serious concerns about prison security and police oversight.
Collins Gumisi, who has been labeled as 'the Vampire' by the media, was previously incarcerated following the grim discovery of 42 bodies in a Nairobi garbage dump. Authorities claim that Gumisi, 33, has confessed to all the murders, starting with his wife, although his lawyer argues that his confession was extracted under torture. The government has declared him mentally ill.
The escape was executed by cutting a fence in the prison's picnic area, leading to the arrest of eight police officers who were on duty during the incident. Preliminary investigations suggest the escape was facilitated by inside help. Five of these officers have already appeared in court, and the police are seeking an extension of their detention to further investigate the circumstances surrounding the escape.
The incident has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with many users drawing parallels to cinematic portrayals of criminals, suggesting that such narratives may influence real-life events. Activists and commentators have expressed disbelief over the apparent lack of awareness from the police regarding the escape, highlighting a troubling trend in Kenya's criminal justice system.
