Hello

Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Don’t miss out on the great content on Nation.Africa

Ready to continue your informative journey with us?

Hello

Your premium access has ended, but the best of Nation.Africa is still within reach. Renew now to unlock exclusive stories and in-depth features.

Reclaim your full access. Click below to renew.

Subscribe for a month to get full access

Premium

Police arrest 17 suspects linked to Kilingili guards killings  

Police collect evidence at the scene of crime where five night guards were attacked and killed in Kilingili market on March 3, 2019. Seventeen suspects have been arrested. PHOTO | ONDARI OGEGA | NATION MEDIA GROUP

By  DERICK LUVEGA  &  BENSON AMADALA  

What you need to know:

  • The incident, which left residents in shock, happened some 50 metres from Kilingili Police Station.
  • The suspects will be arraigned in court either on Tuesday or Wednesday to be charged with murder.
  • Mr Yakub said that all officers in Kilingili have been transferred and new ones posted.  

Police in Kakamega and Vihiga counties have arrested 17 suspects linked to last Sunday’s murder of five night guards in Kilingili market.

Western Region Police Commander Rashid Yakub said several crude weapons and machetes were recovered in the operation that was conducted on Tuesday morning.

Also Read

In the headlines