The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced a significant cash reward for anyone who can provide credible information leading to the arrest of Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a suspected serial killer who managed to escape from custody on Tuesday. The DCI’s public appeal underscores the gravity of the situation and the urgency with which they are pursuing the fugitive, who is considered extremely dangerous.
Khalusha was one of 13 suspects who made a daring escape from the Gigiri Police Station, in what appears to be a case of insider assistance. The escape has not only embarrassed the local police but has also raised serious concerns about the security protocols at the station. Two police officers, who were on duty at the time of the escape, are now under investigation for their potential role in aiding the suspects.
The Escape
The events leading up to the escape reveal a troubling breakdown in standard procedures. According to a suspect who was arrested for fraud and detained at the station on the same night, the escape was facilitated by lax oversight and possible corruption among the officers. This suspect’s testimony has been crucial in piecing together how the escape unfolded.
Gigiri Police Station is equipped with six cell cubes, each designed to hold multiple detainees. Khalusha, who was suspected in connection with the Kware murder, was being held in a cell at the far end of the corridor. Since his detention on July 17th, he had been kept under tight security, with his cell door locked and his movements restricted by chains attached to an elevated metal sheet on the ground floor of his cube.
However, the witness reported that upon his arrival at the station around 9 p.m. on the night of the escape, he found all the detainees, including Khalusha, outside their cells in the corridor. The witness claims that Khalusha’s chains had already been removed, and his cell door had been opened, allowing him access to the corridor. The handcuffs that had restrained Khalusha were later found abandoned inside his cell, indicating a clear breach of security.
Inside Job
The escape appears to have been aided by the two police officers on duty. According to the witness, the duty officer conducted a roll call of all detainees shortly after midnight, but then inexplicably left the cell doors open. The witness further alleged that one of the Eritrean detainees handed money to the officers, after which the officers announced they were going to the canteen. This action left the detainees unsupervised, giving them the opportunity to make their escape.
One of the officers was reportedly intoxicated, a fact that was corroborated by insiders at the station, who noted that this officer had a reputation for reporting to duty under the influence. With the officers absent, the 13 detainees, including Khalusha, walked through the station’s report desk and disappeared into the night.
The Aftermath
The escape was only discovered at around 6 a.m. when a woman assigned to serve breakfast to the detainees noticed that several of them were missing. She immediately alerted the two officers on duty, who, despite the gravity of the situation, delayed informing their superiors. The duty Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) eventually reported the incident, prompting a swift response from the station’s senior command.
The DCI has since launched a manhunt for the escapees, with Khalusha being the primary target. They have urged the public to come forward with any information on the fugitives’ whereabouts, assuring them of confidentiality and a substantial cash reward.
Conclusion
The escape of Collins Jumaisi Khalusha and 12 other detainees from Gigiri Police Station has exposed significant flaws in the security protocols and the integrity of the officers involved. As the DCI intensifies its search for the escapees, the case serves as a stark reminder of the need for rigorous enforcement of security measures and accountability within the police force. The public’s role in assisting with the manhunt is now more critical than ever, as authorities work to bring the fugitives back into custody.
