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5 cops arrested after Kware murder suspect escaped released

They were released on a personal bond of Sh200,000

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by Bosco Marita

News22 August 2024 - 07:48
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In Summary


  • Magistrate Martha Naanzushi freed the five on Sh200,000 personal bond.
  • Naanzushi declined an application by the police to detain the officers for 14 days saying there were no compelling reasons to warrant the same.
Police officers Gerald Mutuku, Zachary Nyabuto, Mollent Achieng, Evans Kipkirui and Ronald Babo at Milimani Law Courts on August 22, 2024. They were before magistrate Martha Nanzushi where they were brought under miscellaneous application after they were arrested over allegations of aiding the escape of remandees at Gigiri Police Station.

Five police officers arrested in connection to the escape of Kware murders prime suspect Collins Jumaisi and 12 Eritreans have been freed.

Magistrate Martha Naanzushi freed the five on Sh200,000 personal bond.

Naanzushi declined an application by the police to detain the officers for 14 days saying there were no compelling reasons to warrant the same.

She directed the five to be reporting to the DCI twice a week as the investigations are ongoing.

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