MP Were Murder: Another suspect arrested, motorcycle recovered

Another suspect linked to the fatal shooting of Kasipul MP Charles Were has been arrested.

Amos Barasa Kasili was apprehended in the Kibera Darajani area following a thorough investigation that forensically connected him to the main suspects and placed him at the crime scene on April 30.

The DCI revealed that Barasa was the rider of the motorcycle registration number KMFZ 413W, a Bajaj Boxer that the assailants used to trail the MP’s vehicle and later as a getaway bike after the attack.

Detectives added that Barasa, who was found in possession of the motorcycle, confessed to the crime and admitted receiving Ksh. 50,000 as part of his compensation.

“Investigations uncovered that Barasa is a habitual criminal who masquerades as a Boda Boda operator, often collaborating with armed criminal gangs during their operations. During interrogation, he disclosed his involvement in the crime, revealing that he had been engaged by the main actors and received a payment of Ksh. 50,000 as part of his compensation,” the DCI revealed.

Additionally, the motorcycle recovered from Barasa matches the description of the bike captured by CCTV footage near Parliament, which was seen trailing the late MP’s vehicle.

“Profiling the suspect further revealed his extensive criminal background, including previous incarceration at Industrial Area Prison, where he encountered some of the individuals involved in this heinous act”, DCI added.

Barasa is currently being processed for arraignment as investigations continue.