Michael Muruki: Abducted Nakuru Catholic Priest Found Alive, Hand And Legs Tied With Ropes

• Father Michael Muriuki, who was abducted from his mother's home in Mau Narok, has been found tied up in Kaptembwa
• Muriuki, who appeared to be physically okay but traumatised, was taken to Nakuru Level Five Hospital for an examination
• Nakuru East DCI chief George Momanyi said investigations have been launched to understand the circumstances of the kidnapping

Nakuru - A Catholic priest abducted at his mother's home in Mau Narok in Njoro has been found.

Michael Muriuki was kidnapped on Wednesday, August 23, before being found in Kaptembwa, Nakuru West, tied up with ropes on Thursday, August 24 morning.

He was reportedly bundled into a Subaru Forester of registration KDK 353L that drove away on Elementaita Road.

Nakuru East Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss George Momanyi reported that the priest's vehicle was recovered at a petrol station near Oleken Hotel by officers who were on patrol.

"His vehicle, which was found abandoned at a petrol station near Ole Ken Hotel, is in good condition but appeared to have been ransacked. The vehicle was recovered around 1am on Thursday morning before he was also found alive," Momanyi said, as reported by Nation.

He explained that the cleric was taken to Nakuru Level Five Hospital for examination, adding that he appeared physically okay but traumatised by the ordeal.

"The priest was found tied with ropes near Eveready roundabout. He has been rushed to the Nakuru Level Five Hospital for examination by doctors to ascertain if he is fine. However, he appears tired and devastated following the ordeal," he added.

How did he end up being abducted

Momanyi added that they had launched investigations into the incident to unravel the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping.

The police divulged that phone signals were traced in several areas within Nakuru town before his vehicle was found.

Additionally, at least KSh 100,000 was withdrawn from his accounts at different points within the town.

Muriuki was recently transferred to Holy Cross Parish Nakuru from Elburgon in Molo.

Pastor murdered in church plantation

In May 2023, Pastor Charles Kituku Muthusi of AIC church in Machakos county was allegedly killed a few metres from his house.

The body of the 59-year-old pastor was found dumped in a maize plantation with his eyes missing.

Citizen Digital reported that Police officers from Kawethei post recovered several weapons suspected of being used in the crime.