DCI Under Pressure as Probe Into Alleged Assassination Attempt on Senator Fatuma Dullo Stalls
Kenya’s top detective has been forced to defend mounting delays in a high-profile investigation into an alleged assassination attempt targeting Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo, amid growing scrutiny from lawmakers.
Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin told senators that technical challenges—particularly delays in analysing crucial telecommunications data—have significantly slowed progress in the case.
Appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations at Bunge Towers in Nairobi, Amin admitted that while investigators had received key records from a telecom operator, the process of extracting actionable intelligence remains ongoing.
“Yes, we have received some core data, core records from the telco operator,” Amin said, adding that the information required further in-depth analysis before it could generate meaningful leads.
He stressed that such investigations are inherently complex, explaining: “You get that information, you analyse, and you again get some additional information. So it is a continuous process.”
The DCI boss also revealed another setback—difficulty in reaching the complainant herself—which has further complicated efforts to piece together the sequence of events.
The probe centres on a dramatic incident in Kinna town, Isiolo County, where Senator Dullo claims gunmen opened fire during a political rally. Witnesses reported hearing between six and eight gunshots allegedly directed at the lawmaker during a campaign event for a candidate affiliated with the United Democratic Alliance.
Following the incident, Dullo recorded a formal statement at DCI offices in Garba Tula, triggering a formal investigation.
However, this is not the first time the senator has raised alarm over her safety. In October 2024, she alleged a separate assassination plot, accusing county officials of orchestrating attacks against her amid escalating political tensions.
Despite the delays, Amin maintained that the investigation remains active, expressing confidence that a newly assigned team will accelerate progress and deliver accountability.
The case continues to attract national attention, with pressure mounting on authorities to resolve what could be one of the most serious political security incidents in recent months.
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