Detectives in Kayole, Nairobi, are investigating the mysterious death of Charles Ndung’u Njuguna, whose body was found at Mama Lucy Mortuary. While police claim he was a victim of mob justice after a botched robbery, his family insists he was arrested and beaten to death by officers.

• Charles Ndung’u Njuguna was reported missing on September 2, 2025.
• The family identified his body on Saturday, after it was highlighted as a missing person story on Citizen TV.
• Police Commander John Owuoth of Njiru stated Njuguna was assaulted by citizens while attempting to steal a motorbike in Kayole’s Saika Estate.