Fresh details have revealed that Tabuga PCEA Reverend Julias Ndumia was killed by a notorious criminal gang that has terrorized Nakuru residents for year while masquerading as police officers.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) in their statement published online linked the gang a spate of criminal activities ranging from a series of violent armed robberies within Nakuru County and its environs.

The detectives are currently pursuing the gang members who were first profiled in July 2022.

According to investigators, forensic and intelligence-led investigation firmly linked the clergy’s murder to the criminal gang, which is reportedly known for carrying out violent robberies while disguised in security forces attire.

Investigators further disclosed that the gang had formerly used an L1A1 firearm during some of their operations. However, police recovered the firearm in 2024 during an earlier security operation.

Other than the investigating the gang on the May 3 murders within the PCEA Tabuga Church premises, the agency also linked the same gang to another violent robbery incident that occurred on May 1, 2026, where Sh600,000 was allegedly transferred from a victim’s bank account to mobile numbers associated with members of the group.

Detectives now believe the suspects could be behind several other violent incidents reported across Nakuru County in recent months.

“Advanced forensic examinations, including scientific analysis aimed at placing the suspects at the crime scene, are still ongoing to build a robust case for prosecution,” the statement read in part.

The developments come even as two suspects arrested in connection with the murder remain in custody.

The suspects, Berly Nafula and Felix Okumu, were arrested on May 8 following what investigators described as an intensive operation backed by forensic leads and intelligence gathering.

The two were later arraigned in court under a miscellaneous application on May 11, where detectives sought more time to complete investigations.

The court granted the application, allowing police to detain the suspects at Menengai Police Station for 21 days pending completion of investigations.

Meanwhile, the DCI has appealed to members of the public to remain calm, avoid speculation and continue cooperating with investigators by sharing any information that may assist with the ongoing probe into the killing of the cleric.

Their case will be mentioned on June 3, 2026.

Police hunt notorious gang members linked to the murder of Tabuga PCEA reverend Julius Ndumia

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