There was drama in a Nairobi estate on Thursday, June 19, 2025, when members of the public caught two young men suspected of stealing children.
The two men, believed to be in their early twenties, were found with six babies, all under the age of three.
Residents became suspicious when they saw the young men walking with many small children.
People wondered how two men, who looked too young to be fathers, could have six babies. A crowd quickly gathered and demanded answers.
In a video that has gone viral on TikTok, the suspects are seen surrounded by an angry mob.
Some people can be heard shouting, “Sit down” in Swahili. The two men tried to explain themselves, but the noise from the crowd was too loud.
The children looked scared and confused. One social media user commented, “These kids should be kept away from all this shouting to avoid trauma.”
Another user said, “The way these children are healthy and beautiful, it’s sad that someone tried to steal them. Their mothers must be in pain.”
After the incident, the suspects were taken to the Central Police Station.
The babies were moved to a safe temporary care centre.
Police officers said investigations are ongoing to find out who the children are and where they came from.
They also said parents with missing children should report to the police for help with identifying the rescued babies.
One social media user who saw the video wrote, “My sister’s daughter went missing two weeks ago. Seeing this gives me hope that she might be found.”
Police are now trying to find out if the babies were taken from different places or if they were being transported for illegal reasons.
The story has shocked many Kenyans, and people are asking the government to do more to protect children.
This case has reminded everyone about the dangers of child trafficking.
Many are praising the residents for acting fast and helping save the babies.
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