Arrest of Key Suspect in Kasipul MP Were’s Assassination: A Major Breakthrough
Isaac Kuria, a key suspect in the assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Were, was arrested while attempting to flee to Tanzania. As investigations progress, 11 individuals are now in custody, with multiple connections being analyzed.
Detectives have arrested a significant suspect in the assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. This incident occurred in broad daylight on Nairobi’s Valley Road, raising concerns over security. The suspect, Isaac Kuria, also known as “Kush,” was apprehended in Isebania, a border town near Tanzania, reportedly trying to escape the country just days after Were’s tragic killing.
The authorities seem to be making strides in this complex case. Among those already detained are Were’s bodyguard, Allan Omondi, driver Walter Owino, and William Imoli, who police believe played a crucial part in both organizing and financing the attack on the MP. As of now, 11 suspects are in custody, escalating the investigation.
Following the assassination, investigators suggest that Kuria executed a calculated plan. They believe he trailed Were through Nairobi before ambushing him in traffic and shooting him fatally. After committing the act, Kuria supposedly fled to Mihang’o, where he disposed of the murder weapon, a pistol later recovered by authorities.
Digging deeper, it appears Kuria’s getaway took him through Narok on a motorbike, before he finally caught public transport to Isebania. Surveillance revealed communication between him and those in custody, which led to his crash landing arrest. As a source mentioned, “We were monitoring his communications and knew he was trying to leave the country.”
Kuria’s capture is deemed a breakthrough for police, with expectations hanging on the testimony from those already in custody. The two suspects caught together in Isebania, have been moved to Nairobi and are expected in court soon, specifically at the JKIA Law Courts on Monday.
Among those investigated are businessmen and politicians like Phillip Aroko and Ebel Ochieng from the Lake Basin Development Authority. Investigators suspect they may have financed the assassination plot. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is examining transactions and communication to clarify motives behind the killing.
This situation unfolded in an already tense backdrop following the murder. Were was laid to rest last Friday in his home village of Kachien, Kasipul Constituency, a community mourning its loss. As the investigation unfolds, the situation remains precarious with many questions still hanging over the tragic assassination that has shaken the region.
In summary, the arrest of Isaac Kuria marks a crucial development in the investigation of the assassination of MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. With 11 suspects now in custody, authorities are mapping connections between the detainees while delving into the financial motivations behind the murder. The investigation continues to reveal a complex web of planning and coordination among those involved.
Original Source: eastleighvoice.co.ke
