Mystery of whereabouts of rogue officers linked to researcher's murder
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At a glance
- Two police officers are on the run, linked to the murder of mental health researcher Dr. Victoria Mutiso.
- Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang allegedly provided the murder weapon and acted as a link between financiers and the hit team.
- Investigators are actively searching for the officers, who are believed to be armed.
Two police officers, Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang and Constable Collins Kiplangat Bett, are currently fugitives following their alleged involvement in the murder of mental health researcher Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. The execution occurred in broad daylight, and the officers have been on the run for three days since investigators connected them to the crime.
Inspector Sang, who was in charge of the Nderi Police Post in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, is identified as the key link between the individuals who financed the operation and the team assembled to carry out the assassination. He is also reported to have supplied the murder weapon, a Mini Jericho pistol loaded with 12 rounds of ammunition.
Investigators are intensifying their efforts to locate the two officers. The public is alerted that they are considered armed and dangerous. The Standard, Kenya's longest-serving newsroom since 1902, is providing ongoing coverage of this developing story.
Originally published by The Standard. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.