Gun used in Kasipul MP Were murder linked to a series of crimes

The National Police Service ballistic reports have linked a pistol recovered from persons suspected in the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Were to three separate robbery incidents in Nairobi and Kiambu counties.

The gun was recovered from two suspects who have been linked to the murder. A bag and footwear that matched the description of items worn by one of the suspects at the crime scene was also recovered.

“The ballistic report we have received unequivocally links the Sarsilmaz pistol, recovered from the residence of one of the suspects, to the fatal shots that took his life. This critical piece of evidence not only identifies the weapon used in this heinous act but also reveals its involvement in a series of other criminal activities,” Inspector General Douglas Kanja said on Thursday.

The Inspector General revealed that the probe to unmask the killers behind the assassination had made significant strides after the murder weapon was found.

“I want to assure all Kenyans that we are committed to pursuing this investigation with the utmost diligence to ensure that all those involved are brought to justice,” he said.

So far, 10 suspects are in custody in connection with the legislator’s murder.

This even as businessman Philip Aroko who surrendered himself to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations on Wednesday night denied any involvement in the murder

The Interior Ministry has called for calm as investigations continue.