DCI reveals identity of FIVE wanted terror suspects linked to Siaya attack
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DCI (Directorate of Criminal Investigations) appeals for information on suspected terror suspects wanted for a teacher and a police officer
DCI (Directorate of Criminal Investigations) appeals for information on suspected terror suspects wanted for a teacher and a police officer.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has released the names and photos of five suspects wanted for the murder of a teacher and a police officer at Mahero, Siaya County on November 20, 2023.
The two were attacked while escorting KCSE exams to Mahero Secondary School during which firearms were stolen by the suspected terrorists.
DCI on Friday sought Kenyans’ help to have the suspects arrested to face the law.
“The following individuals are part of the gang that attacked and killed a teacher and police officer at Mahero area in Siaya County on 20th November 2023.”
“The individuals escaped the police dragnet at Nina village on 22nd November 2023. The National Police Service is appealing to members of the public to share any information to the nearest police station or through the free hotline number 0800722203 to report anonymously about the presence of the individuals in their localities,” said a notice issued by police.
The suspects named include Edward Wanyama Mukanga alias Ramadhan Mukanga alias Abu Naiyah, Edwin Omondo alias Rashid, Simon Ochieng Ouma alias Ali Baba alias Hassan alias Obas, Hastings Omondi Odipo alias Martin alias Umar and Salim Jackoyo.
According to police, Mukanga hails from Mung’ao B village in Gangu Location within Siaya County and he was a fisherman at Ogangara beach.
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Police say he is the leader of the criminal gang based in the Hawinga area in Siaya County and the mastermind of the plot to attack the teacher and police officer on the material day.
Omondi also hails from the Hawinga area within Uranga in Siaya County.
According to police, he is a member of the criminal gang that is responsible for the series of attacks within Siaya, Kisumu, and Busia counties.
Ouma is a resident of the Uhuyi area within Uranga in Siaya County and is also linked to criminal activities in the Baba Dogo area in Nairobi County while Odipo hails from Kadenge in Siaya County and is a fisherman at Nina Beach in Lake Victoria.
He is believed to be a member of the criminal gang based in the Hawinga area, Siaya County.
Jackoyo is a resident of the Kadenge area in Siaya County.
He is believed to be a member of the criminal group that also terrorized businessmen in Siaya, Kisumu, and Busia counties, police say.
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