Main suspect in NHIF staff, Lilian Waithera’s murder speaks
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Suspect believed to be behind the death of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) staffer Lilian Waithera has revealed intricate details of the fateful day
Suspect believed to be behind the death of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) staffer Lilian Waithera has revealed intricate details of the fateful day.
According to a senior officer who spoke to the press, the suspect denied discharging the killer bullet but acknowledged that he was in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD).
The authorized gun owner acknowledged having his rifle with him on that crucial day. He asserted, however, that he had left it in his vehicle before doing some business in town.
The suspect also refuted reports that he had scaled any buildings in the Central Business District around 5:00 p.m.
“He stated that he never went up to any of the floors at the building and he allegedly went and placed the weapon in his car before leaving,” the officer intimated.
Detectives arrested the 38-year-old businessman on Monday, February 20, around 2:00 pm, and grilled him at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters along Kiambu Road.
Officers traced the suspect to his home in Kenol, Murang’a County, where it is reported that he stayed for the entire week after the incident was reported.
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The businessman surrendered his firearm to the police, which was subjected to a ballistic examination to determine if his bullet was used to kill Waithera.
As investigations continue, police are pursuing every possible lead to establish whether the NHIF staffer’s death was a targeted execution or resulted from a stray bullet.
Waithera was shot dead on Monday, February 13, while walking home beside her colleague along Kaunda Street.
CCTV footage retrieved by police revealed that she suddenly collapsed, sparking confusion as no gunshot was heard.
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