• Kisumu police fatally shot a suspect linked to the murder of Willis Ayieko in a daring operation near Kisumu Polytechnic
• The suspect, who had fled from Siaya County, allegedly tried to open fire on officers before they responded
• Police recovered a pistol believed to be connected to other crimes in Kisumu, as part of ongoing efforts to combat rising crime
• Nyanza Regional Police Commander Patrick Tito affirmed the operation is part of a broader strategy to restore public safety in Kisumu

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Kisumu – In a bold operation this afternoon, police in Kisumu shot dead a suspect believed to be involved in the murder of Willis Ayieko.

Nyanza Regional Police Commander Patrick Tito reported that the suspect was tracked down to a hotel near Kisumu Polytechnic, where he had checked in after fleeing from Gem in Siaya County.

“Upon confrontation, the suspect attempted to open fire on our officers, forcing them to respond with necessary force,” Commander Tito stated. “This was a dangerous criminal on the run, and our team acted to ensure public safety.”

During the operation, police recovered a pistol, which is suspected to be linked to other criminal incidents in the area.

Tito emphasized that this operation is part of a broader initiative to address rising crime in Kisumu.

“We are focused on restoring order and security. Criminals cannot roam freely, threatening innocent lives. We will continue to pursue any suspects until justice is served,” he added.

The incident highlights the urgency of police efforts to manage violent crime in Kisumu, where recent incidents have caused heightened public anxiety.

Investigations are ongoing, with authorities working to dismantle crime networks that may have contributed to Ayieko’s killing and other related cases.

Source: TUKO.co.ke