Alleged Serial Killer Claims Police Torture After Gruesome Confession

Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, the man accused of killing and dismembering at least 42 women, has alleged police brutality following his arrest on Monday.

Khalusha's lawyer, John Maina Ndegwa, passionately argued before the Makadara Law Courts that his client was tortured into confessing to the heinous crimes.

"My client, as he sits there, is in dire need of urgent medical attention…for reasons that the period under detention, he was subjected to molestation, torture and the confession that the public is being treated to having murdered 42 persons is laughable," Ndegwa stated.

Ndegwa further claimed that Khalusha had been subjected to "horrendous inhuman mistreatment" to force a confession. "I pray that the court directs for urgent medical attention even as they do their investigations," he pleaded.

Alleged Serial Killer Claims Police Torture After Gruesome Confession. Photo source Citizen Digital

However, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) dismissed these allegations, insisting that Khalusha had been properly treated. They noted that only one officer was assigned to record his statement.

The DCI requested to detain Khalusha for 30 days to complete their investigation, citing the need to trace witnesses and victims' families scattered across the country. They also indicated that DNA sampling, an identification parade, and a mental assessment of the suspect were necessary steps in the investigation.

The defense opposed the 30-day detention request, urging the court to allow only 14 days. "Much of what has been adduced before this court is just mere speculation and apprehension, and so my client still has a right to bail. There is nothing concrete that has been tabled before this court," Ndegwa argued.

He emphasized Khalusha's right to a fair trial under Article 50, saying, "Whereas the IO and prosecution have the right to conduct investigations, my client under Article 50 has a right of fair trial and they cannot have all the time they wish in this world. We will not be conceding to the 30 days, we will be asking for 14 days."

Despite the defense's arguments, Principle Magistrate Irene Gichobi granted the DCI's request, allowing them to detain Khalusha for the full 30 days at any police station to complete their investigation.

This case, with its disturbing allegations and counterclaims, continues to unfold, leaving the community in shock and anticipation as justice takes its course.