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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a Ksh10 million reward for information regarding the whereabouts of ex-convicted terror suspect Elgiva Bwire.


The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a Ksh10 million reward for information regarding the whereabouts of ex-convicted terror suspect Elgiva Bwire.

In a poster on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, the DCI called upon members of the public to share any information regarding the terror suspect who has since gone missing.

"WANTED TERRORISTS!! A reward of Sh10 Million will be offered to anyone who volunteers information leading to the arrest of any of the following terror suspects. Dial 0800 722 203 to report anonymously," the DCI stated.


Bwire was reportedly abducted by armed men in Nairobi CBD on October 28, after he had been dropped off by his mother Jacinta Bwire.

He had been released from prison on the same after completing a 10-year jail term.

According to the DCI, Bwire vowed to carry out retaliatory attacks in the country against civilians and security personnel.

The detectives claimed that he has gone underground and is believed to be planning to carry out attacks.

"The National Police Service informs members of the public that ELGIVA is Armed and Dangerous and appeals for any information regarding his whereabouts. The information can be shared to Fichua kwa DCI, call toll free hotline 0800722203 to report anonymously. Usiogope!" The DCI urged.

Nation on Monday, November 1, 2021, reported that the convict’s mother, his lawyer and a driver to a former assistant minister were abducted on Friday, October 29, hours after Bwire had gone missing.

Jacinta Bwire and her driver Willis Otieno were released on Saturday night, October 30, and Sunday morning, October 31, respectively.

Lawyer Professor Hassan Nandwa was found dumped in Mwingi on Sunday, November 7, shook.

The DCI also announced Ksh10 million rewards on information about the whereabouts of a number of other terror suspects believed to be planning attacks in the country.