Second Suspect Arrested in Kisumu Killing of Two Men Over Toilet Proceeds

Second Suspect Arrested in Kisumu Killing of Two Men Over Toilet Proceeds
The arrest comes as the government seeks to calm tensions among Burundian nationals following confusion over President William Ruto’s recent remarks on restrictions on foreigners engaging in certain businesses in Kenya/FILE

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30-Detectives have arrested a second suspect in connection with the killing of two men over control of revenue from five toilets at Kisumu’s Kibuye Market.

The victims of the July 1 incident were identified by police as Evans Opiyo and Mohammed Saleh.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced on Wednesday that detectives apprehended Samuel Otieno Odak after a tip-off from members of the public, who reported his presence at a hideout near Awach River in Seme.

“The case is being handled by detectives from Kondele,” the DCI said.

Odak, 21, now joins his alleged accomplice, Oliver Ochieng Jaoko, who was arrested for the murder on August 8.

The agency commended the public for their continued support in providing valuable information to aid in the fight against crime.