DCI orders politician Philip Nahashon Aroko to surrender immediately over murder of MP Charles Were
DCI orders politician Philip Nahashon Aroko to surrender immediately over murder of MP Charles Were
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has ordered Philip Nahashon Aroko to surrender to the nearest police station over the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Were.
The DCI explained that Aroko is a person of interest in the ongoing investigations, citing that his compliance with the summons is mandatory.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations requests Philip Nahashon Aroko to surrender immediately to the nearest police station. He is a person of interest in the ongoing investigation into the brutal murder of Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were. Compliance with this request is mandatory,” DCI said in a post on X.
“We also appeal to anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the nearest police station or use our toll-free numbers: 999, 112, or #FichuaKwaDCI (0800 722 203). All information provided will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.”
Interestingly, Aroko was among the people who sent out a condolence message following the fatal shooting of Were.
In an update on Facebook, Aroko noted that he was pained and grieved following the murder of the MP, calling on the DCI to fast-track investigations and bring those responsible to book.
“It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I extend my heartfelt condolences following the tragic and untimely demise of Honorable Charles Ongondo Were, our sitting Member of Parliament for Kasipul Constituency. The news of his passing, after being gunned down last night, has left us all shocked, pained, and grieving.
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“As we come to terms with this great loss, I urge the relevant authorities, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), to conduct thorough and swift investigations and bring those responsible for this heinous act to justice. Violence must never be allowed to silence the voice of leadership or rob communities of their chosen representatives,” he said.
Aroko also sent a message to Were’s family, stating, “To the family of Hon. Ongondo Were, the people of Kasipul and all those touched by his leadership, I extend my deepest condolences. May you find strength, comfort, and peace during this difficult period. Let us remain calm, united, prayerful, and peaceful as we mourn together.”
So far, police officers have arrested nine suspects in connection with the MP’s murder as investigations continue.
The late MP’s bodyguard, Allan Omondi Ogolla and his driver, Walter Owino, were apprehended on suspicion of their involvement in a criminal gang that orchestrated his demise.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen also revealed that Were’s close associates collaborated with his killers.
The MP was shot dead on Wednesday, April 30, in Nairobi evening traffic by a gunman whose accomplice was riding a motorbike.
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