Detectives have made significant strides in the investigation of the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Wazabakana...

Published: 8:42 am May 12, 2023
Updated: 10:32 am October 8, 2025
Three More Charged With Murder In Investigation Of Fatal Stabbing In Dagenham

Detectives have made significant strides in the investigation of the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Wazabakana Elenda Jordan Kukabu, known as ‘Jordan,’ in Dagenham. Three additional individuals have been charged with murder, shedding further light on the tragic incident that unfolded near Dagenham Heathway Underground Station on the evening of May 5.

The newly charged suspects have been identified as a 16-year-old male, a 17-year-old male, and Michael Tommy-Mgagba, a 20-year-old from Essex. They now face charges of murder, attempted murder, and possession of an offensive weapon. All three will make their appearance before Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Friday, May 12, as the legal proceedings move forward.

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