Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have revealed the costly blunder that led to the recovery of the vehicle believed to have been used in the brutal killing of Kasipul MP Charles Were.
According to sources familiar with the investigation, the main suspect, now in custody, made the mistake of using his personal phone during the final stages of the murder plot.
After the killing, he briefly turned on the device while near the garage where the car was later abandoned. This digital footprint allowed police to trace his movements and zero in on the location of the hidden vehicle.
The silver Toyota Premio, believed to be the getaway car, was found inside an abandoned garage in Oyugis. It had been cleaned and its number plates altered, but investigators recovered traces of blood and other forensic evidence now under analysis.
DCI officers say the suspect’s decision to switch on his phone, even momentarily, was a critical error that exposed the entire operation. Investigators used mobile phone triangulation and CCTV footage to piece together his movements from the day of the murder.
The car’s discovery has been described as a major breakthrough, bringing hope to the family of the slain MP and the people of Kasipul who have been demanding answers. The suspect, believed to have been hired to execute the killing, is currently assisting police with further investigations.
ODM leaders from Homa Bay have applauded the progress and urged the DCI to move swiftly in apprehending all accomplices.
Charles Were was found murdered under mysterious circumstances last week, sparking public outrage and nationwide calls for justice.
More arrests are expected in the coming days as investigations intensify.
