'Targeted and Premeditated': Police confirm fatal shooting of Kasipul MP Were
A statement by Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the late MP met his death at around 7:30 pm on Friday.
Hours after a shooting incident in Nairobi claimed the life of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ongo'ndo, the National Police has now confirmed the shocking crime.
A statement by Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the late MP met his death at around 7:30 pm on Friday.
"According to reports confirmed by the Nairobi Regional Police Commander, at around 7:30 pm this evening, a white Toyota Crown vehicle came to a stop at a red traffic light on Ngong Road, near the City Mortuary roundabout," said the statement.
"Eyewitnesses have indicated that a motorcycle carrying a rider and a pillion passenger stopped alongside the car. The pillion passenger approached the vehicle and fired shots at the passenger side before jumping back onto the motorcycle and speeding away."
Police say the driver of the car and a male passenger, both unhurt, managed to rush the MP, who was by then injured, to the Nairobi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
"Further details gathered at the hospital confirmed the deceased to be Hon. Charles Were, MP for Kasipul," explains the statement.
According to the Police, the nature of this crime appears to be both "targeted and premeditated," although it adds that it is too early to provide further details.
Senior police commanders and detectives were at the scene, piecing together the circumstances surrounding the death at the time of this reporting.
"The Service condemns this heinous and senseless crime and will spare no effort in investigating the matter. The Service extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, parliamentary colleagues, constituents, and close associates."
Additionally, members of the public are also being called upon to volunteer any information that may help in solving the killing.
"Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact the nearest police station, a law enforcement officer, or call the toll-free numbers: 999, 112, or #FichuakwaDCI (0800 722 203)," concluded the statement.