The late Nathan Wasama Masai. [Courtesy]
The number of suspects in custody over the killing of former Chesikaki councillor and Mt Elgon parliamentary hopeful Nathan Masai Wasama has risen to five, following the surrender of two more suspects as detectives intensify investigations into the high-profile murder.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the two suspects surrendered separately on Wednesday, hours after detectives arrested three others believed to be connected to the August 8 shooting in Cheptais, Bungoma County.
One of the latest suspects, Robert Kimutai Psisei, alias Robert Miti, surrendered at Cheptais Police Station before being arrested, escorted and booked at Sirisia Police Station. Another suspect, Brian Chongin Kaos, surrendered at Chwele Police Station and was subsequently taken into custody.
“The DCI remains resolute in its efforts to expedite investigations into the murder,” the agency said.
The suspects are expected to be arraigned once detectives complete their investigations.
Wasama, a 61-year-old businessman and former councillor, was shot dead at his shop at Tuikut Trading Centre in Sasur Location, Cheptais Sub-County, on the night of August 8.
Preliminary investigations indicate that four men arrived at the trading centre on two motorcycles. One of the pillion passengers reportedly alighted, entered Wasama's shop and shot him.