Mombasa, Kenya – Kenyan authorities have arrested a prime suspect in the murder of British national Campbell Scott, whose body was discovered in Makueni County last month.
The suspect, who had been hiding in Mombasa since the February 18 killing, was apprehended on Sunday, March 2, and transferred to Nairobi for further interrogation.
He is expected to appear at Milimani Court on Monday, March 3, as investigators seek to detain him pending further investigations.
The arrest marks a critical development in a case that has gripped both local and international attention.
According to Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, the suspect’s capture is a major step forward, but the hunt for at least two additional accomplices believed to be hiding in Nairobi or Mombasa continues.
“We have a prime suspect in the murder of Scott. The hunt for more suspects is ongoing. We hope to get more individuals involved in this callous murder,” Amin stated.
Campbell Scott, who went missing from his Nairobi hotel on February 17, was found dead in Makongo Forest on February 22.
His body was later transferred to Makueni County Referral Hospital, where it lay unidentified for two days before being discovered on February 24.
Police believe Scott was held captive for several days in a house in Nairobi’s Pipeline area before being killed and his body transported to the forest.
While the motive for the murder remains unclear, investigators suspect financial gain may have played a role.
“There are possibilities that the killers also accessed his bank accounts,” a police source revealed.
Earlier arrests of a taxi driver and a waiter connected to the case have since been cleared, with both individuals now expected to serve as witnesses.
The autopsy conducted by Government Pathologist Dr. Richard Njoroge last Thursday failed to conclusively determine the cause of death.
Although soft tissue injuries were found on Scott’s body, they were deemed insufficient to have caused his death.
Pathologists have collected samples for further analysis at the government chemist, leaving investigators to revisit their theories.
Initial police reports suggested Scott may have been strangled or struck with a blunt object.
The case has taken several twists, with the suspect’s flight to Mombasa after the murder adding complexity to the investigation.
Police believe the suspect and his accomplices may have been attempting to evade capture while possibly accessing Scott’s financial resources.
As the investigation continues, Scott’s family, who were present during the autopsy, await answers.
The arrest of the prime suspect offers a glimmer of hope for justice, but with the cause of death still undetermined and accomplices at large, the case remains far from closed.
Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward as they work to piece together the final hours of Campbell Scott’s life and bring all those responsible to justice.
