Police have arrested a vital suspect, Isaac Kuria, in connection with the assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Were. Kuria was captured while attempting to flee to Tanzania. His arrest adds to the eleven individuals currently detained in relation to the murder, which has implicated several noteworthy figures and involves ongoing forensic analysis and communication scrutiny.
Authorities have made significant progress in the investigation into the assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. A key suspect, identified as Isaac Kuria, also known as “Kush,” was apprehended near the Kenya-Tanzania border in Isebania while allegedly attempting to flee the country. His arrest signals a major breakthrough for detectives involved in this high-profile case.
Kuria, thought to be the triggerman in the attack, reportedly followed the late MP in Nairobi’s bustling central business district before ambushing him at a traffic stop and fatally shooting him. After the murder, he managed to escape, first going to Mihang’o, where he disposed of the actual murder weapon—a pistol authorities later recovered. Then, he continued his flight towards Narok on a motorbike.
In Isebania, Kuria’s communications with other suspects led police to monitor his movements. Upon his arrest at a lodging, another individual was also taken into custody. Authorities have since transferred both suspects to Nairobi, with an expected court appearance at the JKIA Law Courts on Monday.
With Kuria’s capture, the total number of detainees linked to Were’s assassination rises to eleven. This group includes Were’s personal bodyguard, Allan Omondi, and his driver, Walter Owino. Additionally, William Imoli is also in custody, a man who detectives believe had an important role in the operation planning and funding.
Moreover, several notable figures, including businessman-cum-politician Phillip Aroko and Lake Basin Development Authority Director Ebel Ochieng, have come under scrutiny for potentially contributing financially to this alleged conspiracy. Others detained include Edwin Oduor and Dennis Manyasi.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has confirmed that they are currently examining bank transactions and suspect communications to get to the bottom of the motives driving this shocking crime. Meanwhile, the slain MP was laid to rest on Friday in his rural home located in Kachien village, within his Kasipul Constituency.
The arrest of key suspect Isaac Kuria marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing investigation into the murder of MP Charles Were. With multiple arrests already made and further investigations targeting potential financial backers of the assassination, authorities are making strides to fully unravel the disturbing details surrounding this case. As more information comes to light, the community continues to seek justice for the slain politician.
Original Source: eastleighvoice.co.ke
