In a shocking turn of events, Kenyan detectives have apprehended two Nigerian nationals suspected of the brutal murder and dismemberment of 20-year-old Rita Waeni, a JKUAT student. This grisly crime news sparked outrage and a nationwide manhunt across Kenya, as reported by The Nation Media Group on Monday.
The suspects, identified as William Ovie Opia and Johnbull Asbor, were living illegally in Kenya. Opia's passport had expired, and Asbor claimed to have lost his travel documents years ago. Following extensive investigations, DCI detectives tracked the pair down to an apartment in Ndenderu, Kiambu County, not far from where Waeni's head was later discovered.
Using evidence gathered from the Kasarani crime scene and valuable leads, DCI's Criminal Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) meticulously traced the suspects' movements. This, along with their close proximity to the recovered body parts, strengthened the case against them significantly.
Further details from the suspects' hideout sent chills down spines. Police found a chilling collection of items, including a hatchet, a butcher's knife, an unidentified Kenyan ID, multiple mobile phones and laptops, a plethora of SIM cards, and various other objects.
"To determine their involvement in the murder, the investigation team will examine call data records from all recovered SIM cards and mobile phone numbers," Constable Benjamin Wangila of Kasarani DCI offices stated in an affidavit filed to the court, as quoted by The Nation.
Authorities remain adamant about analyzing call data from these devices to establish a definitive link between the suspects and the murder. Additionally, obtaining blood samples for DNA analysis and comparison to crime scene samples is deemed crucial for the investigation.
Due to the lack of legal residency and fixed addresses, concerns about the suspects being flight risks were raised. Senior Principal Magistrate Agnes Mwangi of Makadara Law Courts granted an eight-day detention order, keeping the suspects at the Kasarani police station for further investigation.
Tragically, despite DCI confirming the recovery of Waeni's head from a Kiambu dam on Sunday, her family was unable to identify it at the City Mortuary on Monday. Records mistakenly listed the head as an unknown female adult, adding to the family's immense grief and confusion. A missing phone belonging to Waeni was also found at the crime scene, further solidifying the link to the brutal murder.
The discovery of Waeni's head, concealed in a sack and wrapped in a purple blouse, sent shockwaves through the community and intensified the search for her killers. Now, with the suspects in custody, hope for justice and answers for the devastated family remains glimmering.
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