DCI detectives have arrested six suspects in connection to the fatal shooting of a police officer in Thika on June 18th.
The detectives first arrested five suspects namely Joseph Ngotho Karanja, Benjamin Kambo Mwangi, Athanase Ndacaisaba, Kelvin Mbilika Ollingo, and Samuel Omurambi at their hideout in Kahawa West.
The sixth suspect identified as Philip Muiruri Muchiri was arrested in Kiamumbi area before they were all arraigned before the Thika Law Courts.
“Six suspects who have been on the police radar for the fatal shooting of a police officer on June 18, 2025, at the Thika and Garissa road interchange have been taken into custody.
Thanks to crucial forensic leads, detectives launched an operation that led them to a hideout in Kahawa West. There, they arrested Joseph Ngotho Karanja, Benjamin Kambo Mwangi, Athanase Ndacaisaba, Kelvin Mbilika Ollingo, and Samuel Omurambi. In the process, detectives seized a vehicle with registration number KDQ 529W, used by the suspects in committing the crime.
The sixth suspect, Philip Muiruri Muchiri, was captured in Kiamumbi area.
The six have been brought before the Thika Law Courts, where detectives secured a 21-day custodial order, allowing for an extensive investigation. The case is set for mention on August 11, 2025.” said DCI
