Key Suspect in Kasipul MP Were’s Assassination Arrested Near Border

Police have arrested Isaac Kuria, the key suspect in the assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Were, as he attempted to flee to Tanzania. This brings the total number of suspects in custody to eleven, including Were’s bodyguard and driver, while investigations into possible financial backers continue.

A significant breakthrough has occurred in the investigation surrounding the assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. The police captured Isaac Kuria, known by the alias “Kush,” close to the Kenya-Tanzania border. His arrest took place in Isebania as he was attempting to escape the country following Were’s murder in Nairobi. This adds to a growing list of suspects already in custody related to the case.

Detectives previously arrested individuals linked to Were, including his personal bodyguard Allan Omondi, his driver Walter Owino, and another suspect, William Imoli, thought to be instrumental in orchestrating the assassination. The police stated that their investigative efforts have led them to identify key suspects involved in the crime, with Kuria allegedly being the shooter.

Following the tragic shooting, which occurred in broad daylight on Valley Road, Kuria reportedly left the scene hastily. Authorities believe he initially relocated to Mihang’o, where he disposed of the firearm used in the murder. That weapon was later found by the police. Kuria’s escape led him through Narok on a motorcycle, and ultimately, he boarded public transport to Isebania, seemingly in touch with relatives across the border in Tanzania.

Investigators monitored conversations among suspects, which ultimately facilitated Kuria’s apprehension just before he could cross into Tanzania. A source involved in the investigation shared, “We were monitoring his communications and knew he was trying to leave the country.” Kuria’s arrest, alongside another person detained with him, brings the total number of individuals connected to the assassination to eleven.

In addition to the suspects already mentioned, others, such as businessman Phillip Aroko and Ebel Ochieng, the Lake Basin Development Authority Director, are under scrutiny for their potential roles in financing the assassination plot. Authorities continue to investigate the financial transactions linked to the suspects to fully comprehend the motives behind the killing of the late MP.

Charles Ong’ondo Were was laid to rest at his home in Kachien village on May 9, marking a somber closure to a violent chapter in local politics. His assassination has left many questioning the motives and network behind his tragic death, as investigations remain ongoing.

In summary, the arrest of Isaac Kuria, a key suspect in the assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, marks a crucial development in the case. Along with him, numerous others are also in custody, with ongoing investigations into the financial aspects of the plot. As authorities delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the murder, the community continues to mourn the loss of their MP, with many unanswered questions lingering in the air.

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