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It was an accident, suspect in Kilimani shooting says

Detectives escort Robert Bodo Ouko (centre) to the cells at the Kilimani Police Station on August 23, 2020.

What you need to know:

  • Mr Robert Bodo Ouko, suspected to have pulled the trigger that killed Kelvin Omwenga, 28, told detectives that the bullet that killed the businessman was fired as the two fought over the gun.
  • After his arrest, Mr Ouko led detectives to Mr Obure’s office where the weapon, complete with 13 rounds of ammunition, was recovered. 

 The chief suspect in the killing of a man at Galana Suites in Kilimani now claims the shooting was accidental.

Mr Robert Bodo Ouko, suspected to have pulled the trigger that killed Kelvin Omwenga, 28, told detectives that the bullet that killed the businessman was fired as the two fought over the gun. Mr Ouko has been detained at Kilimani Police Station since his arrest on Friday night when the incident happened.