Four arrested over MP Charles Were murder, suspects linked to criminal gang

Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were.

In a statement issued Sunday, National Police Service (NPS) Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the arrests followed a swift operation based on previously gathered leads, which placed the suspects at the crime scene.

“Officers from the National Police Service swiftly conducted an operation and successfully arrested four suspects who had been positively placed at the crime scene,” Nyaga said.

Police have also recovered crucial evidence believed to be linked to the crime, as well as the perpetrators.

The NPS further stated that investigators have identified ties between some of the arrested individuals and the ‘Mjahidin’ gang, which is suspected of involvement in a series of armed robberies in Nairobi’s Eastlands area.

“NPS investigators and the technical team are working tirelessly, leveraging their expertise, to establish the motive behind the fatal shooting and to bring all those involved to justice,” said Nyaga.

He urged the public to remain calm and avoid speculation, warning that commentary by individuals not directly involved in the case could compromise the integrity of the ongoing investigation.

“Moreover, the NPS advises individuals not directly involved in this investigation to refrain from making comments that could hinder ongoing efforts,” Nyaga stated.

The NPS has affirmed its committed to holding those responsible to account and delivering justice to Were’s family and the nation.