Detectives have uncovered a new twist in the murder probe of four residents in Kitengela who were lynched by a mob on Sunday, August 8.
Police privy to the investigations revealed that a local politician, who is also a licensed gun holder, was at the murder scene on the fateful night.
According to the detectives, the politician, whose identity was concealed, fired in the air 14 times.
Police indicated that the politician is of high interest to the investigations as they seek to know the reasons behind his actions as well as how he arrived at the scene.
Further, two local administrators in Isinya have also been implicated in the killings of the young men. Detectives also sought to establish the role played by the two administrators in the demise of the young men.
The community has been quiet on the suspects involved in the gruesome murder of the four, as stated by the police.
"We have placed them at the scene of the murder. We are moving to build a strong case. We are also aware of the local community's attempts to subvert justice.
"The statements already recorded indicate a well-orchestrated scheme to subvert justice," a detective who sought anonymity stated.
The murder probe of the four has led to a raucous online with the majority of Kenyans calling for swift justice for the deceased who fell victim to a case of mistaken identity.
The four including two brothers Fred Mureithi, 30 and Victor Mwangi, 25, and their friends Mike George, 29, and Nicholas Musa, 28 were lynched to death by the mob after being mistaken for livestock thieves.
Their death led to a group of private bikers holding peaceful demonstrations by riding to Kitengela Police Station and demanding justice for the fallen comrades.
They held placards, bearing the images of the victims, and urged the police to ensure the suspects are brought to book.
