Ong'ondo Were: Police Link Suspects in Kasipul MP's Murder to Majhidin Gang
- Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, with some linked to the notorious Majhidin gang
- Crucial evidence recovered includes a vehicle and three motorbikes suspected to have been used in trailing the MP before his fatal shooting
- Police investigations are ongoing, with authorities urging the public to remain calm and avoid speculation as efforts to bring all perpetrators to justice continue
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Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
Nairobi - The National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed the arrest of four suspects in connection with the brutal murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Ong’ondo Were.
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Who are the suspects in Ong'ondo Were's murder?
According to authorities, the suspects were positively identified at the scene of the crime and are believed to have directly participated in the fatal shooting.
Investigators have also recovered crucial evidence linking the suspects to the murder.
Some of the arrested individuals are believed to be members of an organised criminal gang, Majhidin, which has been linked to a series of armed robberies in Nairobi’s Eastlands area.
"Some of the suspects arrested are members of organised criminal gangs, such as 'Majhidin'," the statement reported.
During the operation led by a team from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), police recovered a vehicle and three motorbikes suspected to have been used to trail the legislator from Parliament to the scene of the attack near a roundabout where he was gunned down.
The investigators are continuing to investigate the motive behind the killing, working around the clock to bring all involved parties to justice.
Police urge the public to avoid speculation
Meanwhile, the NPS pleaded with members of the public to remain calm and avoid speculation as the investigation continues.
The service also warned individuals not directly affected by the probe to refrain from making statements that could compromise the process.
"The NPS advises individuals not directly involved in this investigation to stop making comments that could interfere with ongoing efforts," advised the police.
In the statement, the NPS reiterated its commitment to delivering justice for Were’s family and the country, while appealing to anyone with information relevant to the case to report to the nearest police station.
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The Kasipul lawmaker was fatally shot by a gunman on a motorbike on Wednesday, April 30, while returning from Parliament along Ngong Road near the City Mortuary Roundabout.
Rangwe MP Lilian Gogo, who identified herself as the sister-in-law of the slain MP, alleged that his killing was politically motivated.
She urged investigators to pursue individuals that Were had previously mentioned in his public addresses, stressing that they are known.
How was MP Ong'ondo Were killed?
Police reports indicated that two men on a motorcycle pulled up beside the MP's vehicle, with the pillion passenger firing several shots at the front seat occupant before fleeing the scene.
The lawmaker’s driver and another male passenger, who were uninjured, rushed him to Nairobi Hospital.
NPS strongly condemned the killing, describing it as a heinous and senseless act, and extended condolences to the MP’s family, colleagues, and constituents.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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