Days after detectives arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of former Kilifi Deputy Governor Kennedy Kamto,fourth suspect has been nabbed.
A firearm that is suspected to have been used in the murder of Kamto was recovered, according to Coast Directorate of Criminal Investigations chief, Joseph Ng’ang’a.
Coast DCI boss said the suspect was arrested on Sunday evening in Kisauni.
“We have arrested another suspect in connection with Kamto’s murder probe. This is the fourth suspect to have been arrested,” .
The arrest comes just two days after three other suspects were arrested in Kisumu Ndogo, Nyali, by DCI Homicide Unit officers.
A mobile phone, which had been stolen from Kamto’s house help during his murder was recovered.
The regional DCI chief indicated they will move to court to seek custodial orders to detain the four suspects for additional days to continue questioning them.
“There are so many things we want from them. Therefore, we will ask the courts to grant us more days to continue with our probe against them. They are key in providing information on Kamto’s killing,” he said.
Kamto was killed by hooded gunmen on the eve of Jamhuri Day at his Nyali residence.The gunmen stole Sh6,000 and a mobile phone from his house help maid after shooting Kamto twice.
They will be charged today.A mobile phone stolen from a maid at Kamto’s home was also recovered.