Police have recovered two pistols belieed to have been used in the assasination of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were.
In a statement on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed that they had also recovered nine rounds of 9 mm calibre ammunition.
The sleuths have also confirmed the arrest of two persons of interest in the fatal shooting of Were, namely Edwin Oduor Odhiambo, also known as Abdul Rashid, and Dennis Sewe Munyasi.
“Following the previous updates from the National Police Service regarding the tragic shooting of Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were, we would like to provide the public with the latest information on the investigation’s progress. Two additional suspects have been arrested: Edwin Oduor Odhiambo, also known as Abdul Rashid, and Dennis Sewe Munyasi,” DCI’s John Marete stated.
The crime busters revealed that upon their arrest, the suspects led the investigators to Edwin Odhiambo’s house, where two pistols, a Retay Falcon and a Sarsilmaz, were recovered.
A bag and footwear matching the description of those worn by one of the suspects at the scene of the incident were also recovered. All items have been submitted for forensic examination.
“We extend our gratitude to the family and friends of Hon. Charles Were, and the members of the public for the continued provision of valuable information to our investigators, which has allowed for significant progress in this case. If you have any information that could assist the investigation, please contact your nearest police station or use our toll-free numbers: 999, 112, or #FichuaKwaDCI (0800 722 203),” Marete added.
“The DCI reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to resolving this case and will provide further updates as the investigation continues.”
Were’s death
The late Were was shot dead while stuck at a traffic stop at the roundabout near the Nairobi Funeral Home, formerly known as City Mortuary, on April 30, 2025.
Preliminary analysis indicated that a man riding the pillion of a sports bike had disembarked, walked to the co-driver’s side of the saloon car the MP was travelling in, and shot him at close range.
The assailant then left the crime scene in the company of the motorcycle rider and headed back to the Nairobi CBD before getting into a car and speeding off.
A postmortem report by government pathologist Johansen Oduor on Monday, May 5, 2025, indicated that the late MP died from bullet wounds, which ruptured his heart, lungs and blood vessels.
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