A court on Monday ordered the detention of a prime suspect in
the murder of Sospeter Osunga, alias 'Akoko the Billionaire for 14 days.
This will among others enable police to complete their murder probe into the incident that happened on November 18, 2024, in the Kibera slums.
Police based at DCI Kibera arrested one Brian
Otieno Maurice, the prime suspect in the murder of Akoko the Billionaire on December 8.
He was presented in court where a magistrate granted the police
14 days to detain him for further investigations.
The arrest followed a weeks-long probe following
the murder of the Kirinyaga University student.
Investigations revealed that on the fateful day,
Osunga was fatally attacked by a gang of hoodlums in the Ayani area where he
sustained fatal wounds on his back, believed to have been caused by a sharp
object.
Following thorough investigations, three
individuals were initially arrested and provided crucial information, which, coupled with other intelligence leads, resulted in the apprehension of the main suspect, who is set to be arraigned in court today.
Director DCI Mohamed Amin implored members of
the public to embrace peace and avoid infractions that may lead to unnecessary
loss of lives and disruption of peace within our neighbourhoods.
Akoko died on November 18 morning outside a bar
in the Kibera slums.
This was after he had been stabbed and hacked
seven times in the stomach and back of his body.
His friends he was with were stabbed after being
attacked by a mob of Bodaboda riders following a disagreement.
Police said they have recorded statements from
at least five witnesses including the two friends, his mother and a friend
Akoko was meeting then.
Akoko, 23, was a fourth-year student who was pursuing architecture.
He had become an overnight millionaire even as
he pursued his degree.
Many colleagues questioned his source of wealth.
On the day
he died, he had called a longtime friend living in Kibera and told him he
wanted to treat him.
The friend said Akoko arrived in an Audi Q3 and
parked outside a club in the slums.
He was with a man and a woman.
He then offered to buy drinks for all the revellers who
were present.
They learned that a popular
Ohangla musician was playing live music in a different neighbouring club in the
slum.
They decided to go there.
While entering the club, a commotion ensued as a crowd
followed Akoko prompting a confrontation.
Witnesses said the confrontation involved his
followers and the Bodaboda gang operating there.
The Bodaboda gang felt disrespected and abused.
Things went worse when Akoko told them he could shoot them.
This according to witnesses angered the riders
who termed Akoko a thief.
They attacked him with pangas and knives leaving
him for death.
The female friend was also hacked and seriously
wounded same as the other man.
Their driver escaped the scene with the car.
The car was later driven to the local police station to serve
as an exhibit in the case.
The woman and the man were rescued and taken to
hospital.
Akoko was stabbed at least seven times and died
on the spot.
The student was known for his extravagant
lifestyle which he frequently showcased on platforms like TikTok and Instagram
where he often posted pictures of luxury cars, nights out, parties and road
trips that projected an image of wealth that many of his young followers
admired - especially within the university circles, where such displays of
affluence were seen as the epitome of success.
His actual sources of income were never clearly
disclosed and many are now questioning how he managed to fund such a lavish
lifestyle.
Akoko's death came weeks after the passing of
Dennis Oduor Otieno alias "Denno Bright" who was a fellow student at
Kirinyaga University.
Denno was also recognized for his rapid rise to
wealth and his extravagant lifestyle which included showcasing luxury cars and
partying, drawing attention from both his peers and a wider audience.
He attributed his success to Forex trading and
other online ventures.
His life was tragically cut short on October 10,
2024, at the age of 25.
He was found in a Mombasa apartment after
reportedly collapsing following a heavy night out.
An autopsy revealed that he died from heart complications, with additional signs of acute pancreatitis and a depressed central nervous system, conditions often linked to excessive alcohol or substance use.
