Homabay politician Aroko released, becomes State witness in MP Were murder case
His release follows a decision by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to enlist him as a key witness after a thorough review of the evidence.
His release follows a decision by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to enlist him as a key witness after a thorough review of the evidence.
The three other suspects ; William Imoli alias Imo, Edwin Odhiambo alias Machuani, and Ebel Ochieng alias Dave Calo – had earlier been charged at the Kibera High Court
The Director of Public Prosecutions, represented by Senior Assistant DPP Duncan Ondimu, told the court that the suspects face a possible death sentence, making them flight risks if released.
Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki said the matter is of public interest and granted the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) more time to complete investigations.
Nicholas Cheruiyot Koskei was found guilty of the premeditated murder of Rhoda Mumbi Mutua, whom he strangled on the night of July 8 that year.