Abductors of Ciku Muiruri’s Daughter Make Demands

MH Reporter

The abductors of Erica Gachoka, the daughter of media personality Ciku Muiruri, have reportedly asked for Sh250,000 ransom to seek her release.

The abductors are said to have sent a message through Erica’s phone.

“Please I was kidnapped last 9te (night) by some Somali and I am almost headed to Somalia if 250k is not sent by COB tomorrow. Please help,” read part of the message, which has been shared with authorities,” read the message.

The police have termed the message strange – and are trying to look into it.

According to the police, the message was sent to Ciku Muiruri’s brother.

Erica was reportedly kidnapped on Sunday, June 4 at dawn in Nairobi.

Erica was with her friend when they were abducted.

In a message she shared on Facebook, Ciku wrote:

“Peace be with you all. Novena is below. But first, I have a very special favor to ask each and every one of you. In the early hours of Sunday morning (2am), my daughter and a friend of hers were abducted by a taxi driver.”

Police are looking into the matter.