Third year University of Eldoret student detained over suspected murder!
Kibet is alleged to have killed his fiancée Sheila Jemutai before attempting to commit suicide
Third year UOE student, Kenneth Kibet who appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Richard Otenyo.
The prime suspect in the killing of a university of Eldoret ( UOE )
student three weeks ago will be detained for six days pending the
completion of investigations, an Eldoret Court has ruled.
The third year UOE student, Kenneth Kibet who appeared before Senior
Principal Magistrate Richard Odenyo was arrested by a team of police
officers from the directorate of criminal investigations department on
May 1 at the scene of crime.
Kibet is alleged to have killed his fiancée Sheila Jemutai before
attempting to commit suicide over what the police cited as love
triangle.
According to court documents, the suspect was rushed to Moi Teaching
and Referral Hospital where he has been receiving treatment before
being discharged three days ago
He is said to have used a kitchen knife to commit the heinous act at
the deceased’s rental house at the Sogomo trading centre adjacent to
the university.
The incident reportedly occurred on May 1, 2023 when the suspect is
said to have visited the deceased.
Investigating Officer Edward Ndemo in his affidavit filed in court
asked the court to grant them 14 days to enable officers attached to
DCI conclusively investigate the murder incident.
The magistrate directed that the suspect be detained at Eldoret
central police station cells following prayers filed by police.
“After having carefully considered the application filed by the police
and there being no objection from the suspect, I find there are
compelling reasons to warrant detention,” ruled the magistrate
He directed the police to present the suspect in court on May 30 for
further direction.
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