Suspect in murder of Wells Fargo HR arrested in Dandora

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested one suspect linked to the gruesome murder of the late Willis Onyango Ayieko, Human Resource Manager at Wells Fargo.

In a statement released this morning, DCI stated that the suspect, identified as Victor Ouma Okoth, was flushed out of his hideout in Nairobi's Dandora Phase IV last night.

"The suspect had rented a house using proceeds of the heinous crime. He was placed at the scene of the crime through forensic analysis in the forensic-led investigation being conducted by a joint team of DCI's Homicide, CRIB and Operations detectives," DCI stated via its social media pages.

DCI added that the suspect, whose photo is yet to be released, was detained at Muthaiga Police Station as investigations continue.

Detectives are currently analysing crucial leads to uncover and arrest other accomplices.

Willis Ayieko, Head of Human Resources at Wells Fargo, was found dead on Monday in Nyamninia, Siaya County, four days after he was reported missing.

Ayieko had last been seen on Friday after attending a burial in Gem, Siaya County. His abandoned vehicle was later discovered in Sabatia, sparking concern among family and colleagues.

Siaya Sub-County Police Commander Charles Wafula confirmed that officers found Ayieko’s body near a stream in Yala, handcuffed, suggesting foul play. CCTV footage shows two unidentified men leaving his vehicle near a petrol station in Sabatia. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the events leading to his death.

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