Nairobi Court Reopens Grisly Murder Case Against Somali National Accused of Killing Four Women
The charges involve four separate murders. The first three victims—Dahabo Da'ud Siciid, Aamina Abdurashid, and Museiba Abdi Mahmoud (aged 12)—were all members of one family and were killed in October 2024. The body of the family matriarch was discovered in Machakos County, approximately 61 kilometers from Nairobi. The fourth victim, Deqa Abdinur, is believed to have been abducted in Isli and later murdered.
A Nairobi court has formally reopened proceedings in a high-profile murder case against Hashim Dagane, a Somali national accused of the brutal killings of four women, three of whom were from the same family. The case, which has sent shockwaves through the local Somali community, took a dramatic turn with the presentation of new CCTV evidence.
The Milimani Law Courts began hearing evidence against Dagane, who faces charges for the murder of four Somali women in the Isli area of Nairobi. Prosecutors from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) presented previously unseen closed-circuit television footage allegedly showing the abduction of the victims prior to their deaths. The graphic evidence is central to the state's case, purportedly depicting a calculated sequence of events.
The charges involve four separate murders. The first three victims—Dahabo Da'ud Siciid, Aamina Abdurashid, and Museiba Abdi Mahmoud (aged 12)—were all members of one family and were killed in October 2024. The body of the family matriarch was discovered in Machakos County, approximately 61 kilometers from Nairobi. The fourth victim, Deqa Abdinur, is believed to have been abducted in Isli and later murdered.
While a motive has not been officially stated in court, the prosecution's presentation of systematic abduction footage suggests premeditation. Lawyers for the victims' families have argued the killings reveal a distinct pattern and planning, demanding each case be investigated independently as potential serial crimes. The proceedings aim to establish Dagane's movements, his connections to the victims, and the precise circumstances leading to their deaths.
This case highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of women in certain Nairobi neighborhoods and the complexities of justice in cases involving transnational communities. The Somali community in Eastleigh and surrounding areas has been particularly alarmed by these crimes, which have unfolded over the past year. The court's decision to admit the CCTV evidence is seen as a critical step in a case that has relied heavily on forensic and technological investigation.
The hearing has been adjourned and will resume in the coming days. The court is expected to review further evidence regarding the defendant's travel history within the city and his alleged interactions with the deceased. Both the prosecution and the families' legal representatives are pushing for a meticulous examination, emphasizing the severe nature of the crimes.
As the trial continues, it represents not only a pursuit of justice for four women and their grieving families but also a test of the judicial system's capacity to handle complex, media-sensitive cases with cross-border dimensions. The outcome will be closely watched by human rights observers and the Somali community in Kenya, who seek both closure and assurances of their security. The court's final ruling on the admissibility and weight of the CCTV evidence will likely be a pivotal moment in this tragic narrative.
