Six detained for 30 days over Nakuru police officer’s murder

Six people accused of being behind the fatal shooting of a police officer on Sunday night in the Freehold area of Nakuru town will be detained for the next 30 days to enable the investigation officer to carry out the investigations.

The officer was shot dead during a patrol after being ambushed alongside his two colleagues, who were left injured.

Principal Magistrate Vincent Adet on Tuesday said that the reasons advanced by the investigations officer to hold the suspects are compelling and would grant the orders to ensure that the officers have time to undertake all the investigations including ballistic examinations, parade identification, mental assessment as well as statements from the witnesses.

The six include John Njau Ndungu, Chacha Peter Marwa, William Nyahili Rioba, Emmanual Muita Muita, Nyahili Nyamuhaga Magige, and Catherine Nkatha Zakayo.

They were presented before the court on Tuesday, although they were not charged.

All the suspects, except Catherine Nkatha, did not object to the orders.

Following their arrest, the suspects led the officers to where an AK-47, believed to be the murder weapon used, was found.

An earlier report from the Bondeni Police Station noted that the suspects were also found with four mobile phones, assorted SIM cards, bus tickets, and a motorcycle.