Murder suspect in State House killing detained for 14 days, says was sent by Satan

The murder suspect accused of the brutal killing of a GSU officer at State House, Nairobi, with a bow and arrow, has been arraigned.

On Tuesday, a frail and disoriented Musyimi struggled to walk into the courtroom at the Kibera Law Courts, supported by detectives. The suspect allegedly claimed that he had been sent by Satan to commit the crime.

Inside the courtroom, investigating officer Inspector Bashir Boya urged the court not to grant the accused bond, citing compelling reasons. The officer said police needed more time to record statements from persons of interest, analyse the suspect’s movements and phone data, and fully profile him before formal charges are filed.

Chilling details also emerged of how the suspect allegedly travelled overnight from Makueni County on Sunday, arriving in Nairobi and proceeding straight to State House, the scene of the fatal incident. Police are now trying to establish what compelled him to carry out the attack.

After the courtroom submissions, Kithuka Kimunyi was denied bond and ordered to remain in custody for a further 14 days as investigations continue. He, however, requested to receive medical attention.

Meanwhile, the family of the slain GSU officer, Ramadhan Khamis Mattanka, spent the day at the Kenyatta National Hospital mortuary, following up on the postmortem examination of their loved one.

“The DCI should find out what was the motive for that person to come and kill an innocent person, an innocent officer still very young. Why would he kill my only child? What did my child do to him? My child was only doing his work," said the mother to the Deceased Judith Jerotich.

After nearly four hours of waiting, the cause of death was finally established. Police Constable Ramadhan Khamis Mattanka died after being pierced with a sharp object, believed to be an arrow, which struck him in the left rib, causing fatal injuries.

“The arrow went through the 7th and 8th rib, it pierced the lung and went through, stopping at the heart," said Vocal Africa director Hussein Khalid.

The distraught family, heartbroken and struggling to come to terms with the tragic loss, vowed to pursue justice for their loved one and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

“Please, the government, we want justice for my son. I want justice for my only child. I am appealing for that," Jerotich appealed.

Khalid added, "Police officers have rights too. They are human beings. Why are police officers suddenly losing their lives at serious institutions like State House? That security breach must be addressed.”

As this unfolded, investigators returned to the main entrance of State House in a bid to retrieve CCTV footage and piece together the sequence of events leading up to the fatal attack.

Ramadhan Khamis Mattanka’s body was later transported to Kajiado County, where he was laid to rest in accordance with Muslim rites. His story — a tragic tale filled with pain, unanswered questions, and uncertainty — continues to unfold like a scene from a haunting film.