A 13-year-old girl who went missing several weeks ago after being last seen at the Waterfront Mall in Karen has been safely reunited with her family. The girl, identified as Rahab Njoki Njuguna, was found on Saturday morning in a weak state but alive. Her family expressed immense relief after what had been a harrowing period of uncertainty and fear.
According to police, Rahab was located following intensified efforts by law enforcement officers and widespread public concern over her disappearance. Officers from Karen Police Station accompanied her mother to retrieve her before taking her to a nearby hospital for medical evaluation. Medical professionals are assessing her condition to ensure she receives the necessary treatment and support after her ordeal.
Investigations into Rahab’s disappearance are now underway, as authorities seek to uncover the circumstances surrounding her abduction and identify those responsible. Early reports indicate that Rahab was last seen on the seventh of last month. CCTV footage from Waterfront Mall captured her walking calmly beside another girl and a young man. The footage also shows additional boys joining the group shortly afterward, none of whom were recognized by the family.
Moments later, Rahab is seen leaving the mall with the same young man, marking the last visual trace before she went missing. Her disappearance left her family devastated and prompted an extensive search. The case drew public attention and sparked renewed conversations about child safety and abduction incidents in urban areas.
A close friend who was with Rahab at the time of her disappearance later told authorities that the young man appeared tense and even threatened her before walking away with Rahab. The friend’s statement has become a crucial lead in the ongoing investigation.
Police continue to follow several leads to determine whether Rahab’s case is linked to a wider network or isolated incident. Meanwhile, social services have been engaged to offer counseling and psychological support to Rahab and her family as they begin the healing process.
The incident serves as a reminder for parents and guardians to remain vigilant and for authorities to strengthen safety measures in public places to protect vulnerable children from potential harm.
