Feruz Hussein Murder: Police Probe Death of 21-Year-Old Allegedly Smothered With Pillow

Nairobi police have launched a full-scale investigation into the alleged murder of 21-year-old Feruz Hussein, who was reportedly suffocated to death by her boyfriend following a heated domestic dispute.

The prime suspect, identified as Nelson Ambia, allegedly smothered Hussein using a pillow. In a chilling turn of events, the suspect reportedly recorded the act on video and shared the footage with the victim’s family.

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko publicly shared details of the tragic incident, revealing that the suspect also extended death threats to the deceased’s younger siblings, Shadia, 19, and Malik, 15.

Police officers officially registered the homicide case at Sunton Police Station in Kasarani Sub-County on September 30, 2026, under Occurrence Book (OB) number 37.

Official law enforcement documentation, including a police report acknowledgment and a formal directive addressed to mortuary attendants, confirms that homicide detectives are actively investigating the fatality as a murder.

Mortuary admission records identify Hussein as the deceased and confirm that officers recovered her body from a residential apartment within the Githurai-Sunton area. Police records further classify the case as an active criminal investigation pending a comprehensive postmortem examination and final burial clearances.

Ksh 50,000 Bounty Offered to Aid Manhunt

To assist law enforcement efforts, Mike Sonko announced a Ksh 50,000 financial reward for any member of the public who provides verifiable information resulting in the suspect’s capture.

In a statement posted across his official social media platforms, the former governor revealed that eyewitnesses recently spotted Ambia hiding out in Kakamega County.

“I am offering KSh 50,000 to anyone whose credible information leads to his arrest,” Sonko stated.

(“Natoa KSh 50,000 kwa mtu yeyote ambae taarifa zake za kuaminika zitapelekea kukamatwa kwake.”)

Sonko urged citizens who spot the suspect to immediately alert officers at the nearest police station rather than attempting to confront or detain the individual directly.

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