NAIROBI, Kenya – Police have recovered the firearm used in the assassination of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Were, who was gunned down on April 30.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja confirmed on Thursday morning that the weapon, one of two recovered during a raid at a suspect’s residence, was positively identified through ballistic analysis.
This marks a major breakthrough in the ongoing investigation.
“This progress demonstrates the National Police Service’s commitment to resolving the case with the highest standards of professionalism and diligence,” said the IG.
“We will continue to pursue all leads, analyze forensic evidence, and ensure that all perpetrators are brought to justice.”
So far, detectives have arrested 10 suspects, including a Nairobi-based businessman, Philip Aroko, and a board member of a government parastatal in Kisumu.
Some of the suspects are believed to be affiliated with Mjahidini, a notorious criminal gang linked to armed robberies in Nairobi’s Eastlands.
PRESS BRIEFING UPDATE ON INVESTIGATION OF THE FATAL SHOOTING OF HON. CHARLES ONG’ONDO WERE
On May 2, a postmortem was conducted at Lee Funeral Home by Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor, in the presence of the Director of Homicide Investigations, forensic experts, family members, and legal counsel.
The autopsy revealed that the MP sustained five gunshot wounds, all entering from the left side of his body.
Two bullets were retrieved during the autopsy, while a third was recovered from his vehicle. These were submitted for ballistic examination alongside other forensic evidence.
Additional exhibits include surveillance footage capturing key moments before and after the attack, a vehicle used to transport the suspects to the crime scene, and financial transactions believed to be linked to the suspects.
All evidence has been submitted for forensic analysis as investigators intensify efforts to piece together the events leading to the brutal killing of the legislator.
