DCI arrests man accused of drugging, robbing long-distance passengers

A man believed to be behind a string of drink-spiking and robbery incidents across the country has been arrested in Mombasa.

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Abdallah Suleiman, alias Asuu, was cornered by Mombasa Urban detectives at the Mariakani Weighbridge on a Nairobi-bound bus after weeks of surveillance.

Police say he has been on their radar following a spate of cases reported at Mombasa Central Police Station, where victims claimed to have been drugged and robbed while travelling.

Asuu's method, according to DCI, involved befriending unsuspecting passengers on long-distance routes to Mombasa, Kisumu, Tanzania, and beyond.

NOTORIOUS DRINK-SPIKER NABBED IN MOMBASA

Mombasa Urban detectives have finally taken into custody Abdallah Suleiman, aka Asuu, a notorious drink-spiker who has been on the police radar for a while.

Detectives have been on his trail after a series of stupefying and stealing... pic.twitter.com/K890vtrS1M

- DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) September 23, 2025

Once trust was gained, he allegedly offered laced snacks and drinks.

"Asuu is the mastermind behind drugging unsuspecting passengers travelling to Mombasa, Kisumu, Tanzania and beyond, then robbing them of their hard-earned cash and valuables while they snooze," read the DCI's post in part.

Victims would later fall into deep sleep, only to wake up hours later without their cash and valuables.

During the arrest, detectives recovered Lorivan 2 tablets, alongside assorted soft drinks and snacks suspected to be spiked.

Authorities believe these were prepared for his next target.

The suspect is being held in custody pending arraignment.

Police have urged travellers to remain vigilant when offered food or drinks by strangers, warning that such schemes have become a common trick among criminal networks targeting commuters.

The incident comes barely months after police in Lang'ata arrested two "Mchele Babes" on Wednesday after a failed attempt to lace a man's drink as part of a scheme to take advantage of the victim once he was incapacitated.

At the time, the pair was suspected of operating as part of a broader syndicate targeting affluent patrons in Nairobi's nightlife hubs.