The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Monday arrested the prime suspect in the murder of Kirinyaga University student Sospeter Osunga, alias 'Akoko the Billionaire', who was murdered on November 18.
Following thorough investigations, three individuals were initially arrested and provided crucial information to the ongoing probe into Osunga’s death.
Intelligence leads resulted in the apprehension of the main suspect, Brian Otieno Maurice, who is set to be arraigned in court on Monday, December 9.
"Investigations have revealed that on the fateful day, Osunga was fatally attacked by a gang of hoodlums in the Ayani area. He sustained fatal wounds on his back, believed to have been caused by a sharp object," the DCI stated
The tragic incident occurred after an altercation between his entourage and rowdy bodaboda riders.
The fourth-year student’s death was revealed on Tuesday, November 19, with reports indicating that he was hacked several times by a mob.
According to reports, Akoko, who hails from Siaya County, heeded an invite from a friend in Kibera and promptly arrived at the slums in the company of a man and woman.
It is alleged that Akoko offered to buy all revellers at the joint within the slums drinks before proceeding to a different club where a popular Ohangla musician was performing.
It was at the club that all hell broke loose. A fracas ensued between Akoko's entourage and some boda boda riders incensed by something that the Kirinyaga University student said.
In the fiasco, the lady who accompanied Akoko to the club sustained serious injuries but managed to escape with her life. His driver also escaped and informed police of the harrowing incident.
Akoko lived large routinely flaunting his lavish lifestyle, sharing recreational endeavours which included nights out and road trips on social media.
His death came barely two months after Dennis Oduor Otieno alias "Denno Bright", another Kirinyaga University student was found dead in a Mombasa apartment after reportedly collapsing following an eventful night out.
