DCI revealed that investigators are holding two other persons of interest to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Tuesday, July 16 uncovered fresh details as the prime suspect in the Mukuru kwa Njenga murders, Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, was arraigned at the Makadara Law Courts, where the court granted the investigators 30 days custodial orders to complete their investigations.
DCI in a press statement revealed that the body of a victim of the suspect’s killings namely Roselyn Akoth Ogongo was on Monday identified at the Nairobi Funeral Home (City Mortuary) by her family, who also witnessed the autopsy process conducted at the same facility.
The family also paid a visit to the Homicide offices to record their statement, further identifying their kin’s handbag which was among the recoveries made on Monday morning at the suspect’s house.
“In her statement, a sister to the deceased noted that the last time she ever saw her slain sister, she stepped out of the house with the handbag.
Locals mill around the abandoned quarry pit at Mukuru kwa Njenga. /MUKAMI WA EMBU
“Equally, the family of the alleged wife and first victim of Jumaisi’s killings Imelda Judith Karenya have also identified her identity card, which was also among the 9 IDs found at the suspect’s house,” the statement read in part.
DCI revealed that investigators are holding two other persons of interest to assist in the ongoing investigation.
They include one Amos Momanyi Mogusu who was found with the mobile phone belonging to the slain Roselyn Akoth, and Moses Ogembo who sold the handset to Momanyi.
“Upon arrest of Amos Momanyi Mogusu at City Cabanas and recovery of the mobile phone yesterday, he led detectives to Ogembo’s house at Mukuru kwa Reuben, who was found with a total of 154 used mobile phones stashed in his house. Moses Ogembo has admitted to having been sold used phones previously by the prime suspect in the murder,” added the DCI.
The investigative agency, while wishing strength and comfort to the affected families, pledged its utmost commitment to deliver justice to the victims of the merciless and abominable killings.
It extended its gratitude to the families and friends of the deceased, and the public for continuously sharing valuable information with the investigative team, enabling significant progress in this inquiry.
Meanwhile, at the Makadara Law Courts, Khalusha, suspected of having killed 42 women in horrific circumstances, through defence lawyer John Maina Ndegwa, asserted that he was subjected to extreme forms of torture, compelling him to confess to crimes he vehemently denied.
Speaking before the Makadara Law Courts, Ndegwa pleaded for urgent medical care for Khalusha, highlighting the urgent need for attention due to his alleged maltreatment while in custody. “My client is in dire need of urgent medical attention,” he declared.
The attorney dismissed the notion that Khalusha could be behind such brutal acts, labelling the confession “laughable” and “alien” to his client’s character.
Ndegwa’s impassioned plea painted a chilling picture of Khalusha’s ordeal, claiming he has endured “horrendous inhuman mistreatment” during his time in custody, raising serious concerns about the methods employed during the interrogation process.
However, the DCI denied these allegations, insisting that only a single police officer was assigned to record Khalusha’s statements.
The agency has remained resolute in its stance, maintaining that the ongoing investigation necessitates further detention of the suspect to prevent any continuation of criminal activities.
