Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
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Siaya – The suspect linked to the murder of Wells Fargo Human Resource Manager Willis Ayieko has been detained for 21 days.
On Wednesday, October 30, Victor Okoth was arraigned at Siaya Law Courts over Ayieko’s gruesome murder.
The prosecution made an application to hold the suspect for more days to complete their investigations.
The court agreed with the prosecution and directed the suspect to be remanded in Kisumu for 21 days to allow the probe to be completed.
Where Victor Okoth was arrested
Okoth, was arrested on Monday, October 28, at a hideout in Dandora Phase IV, Nairobi, where he allegedly “rented a residence using proceeds from the crime”
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The arrest was facilitated by a coordinated investigation involving DCI’s, CRIB, and Operations units.
Forensic analysis placed Okoth at the scene, leading to his detention at Muthaiga Police Station. Authorities continue to investigate, actively pursuing additional leads and working to identify and apprehend other suspects potentially involved in the crime.
What you need to know about Willis Ayieko’s murder
- CCTV footage emerged showing two men dumping Willis Ayieko’s car in Sabatia after he went missing
- Chief government pathologist Johansen Oduor stated that Willis Ayieko died due to blunt trauma to his head
- Investigators revealed that before renting the Dandora property, Victor Okoth allegedly withdrew over KSh 100,000 from Ayieko’s mobile money account at two M-Pesa shops within the area. Read more:
Source: TUKO.co.ke
