NAIROBI, Kenya – Yussuf Hussein Tolfiyo, Dela Ward MCA from Wajir County, reunited with his family in Nairobi’s Eastleigh on March 8, 2025. Consequently, his return ended nearly six months of uncertainty. For context, five armed men in a white and black Prado abducted him near Pangani Heights on September 13, 2024. Now, his homecoming closes a chapter that rattled Kenya with fear and questions about security.
Initially, Yussuf vanished in a swift operation logged as case 86/13/09/2024 at Makadara Police Station. His family demanded answers, but the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) provided few updates. Meanwhile, the High Court, led by Justice Alexander Muteti, ordered police and the DPP in September 2024 to find him—dead or alive. However, progress stalled despite the ruling.
Then, in October 2024, a mutilated body surfaced in Lake Yahud, Wajir County. Many assumed it was Yussuf, yet DNA tests from KEMRI and the Government Chemist disproved the match. Afterward, the unidentified body received an Islamic burial, and the search continued. For example, the County Assemblies Forum threatened to halt operations across Kenya’s 47 counties, urging transparency.
Later, activist Bob Njagi, freed after 32 days of captivity in September 2024, shared a bombshell on Citizen TV’s JKLive in February 2025. Specifically, he claimed he saw Yussuf alive in a detention room next to his on September 13. “I peeked through the keyhole,” Njagi said. “He was still there when I left.” Although his story hinted at deeper forces, Inspector General Douglas Kanja denied police involvement.
Finally, Yussuf’s sudden return on March 8 sparked relief and curiosity. For instance, Eldas MP Adan Keynan posted “Alhamdulillahi!!!” on X with Yussuf’s photo. Similarly, Governor Ahmed Abdullahi, also Council of Governors Chairperson, celebrated the news. “Wajir endured pain and hope since September,” he wrote on X. “His reunion brings joy.” Likewise, Woman Representative Fatuma Abdi Jehow added, “Alhamdulillah! Welcome home.”
Still, details of Yussuf’s captivity remain unclear. His family confirmed he’s stable, but they offered no specifics on his ordeal or release. Meanwhile, posts on X show mixed reactions—some demand his story, while others question the government’s silence. According to a ttn.co.ke source, he’s receiving treatment in Nairobi, traumatized yet alive.
Thus, the timing—March 9, 2025—raises eyebrows. Was it a deal? Pressure? Coincidence? Moreover, Njagi’s claims and the High Court’s push linger in the background. For now, Wajir rejoices, but Kenya still awaits the full truth behind Yussuf Hussein Tolfiyo’s six-month nightmare.
