Prime Suspect in Willis Ayieko Murder Was on Wanted List in Murder of M-Pesa Agent

• Robert Wakolo Okoth, the fugitive suspect in the murder of Willis Ayieko, was neutralized by police officers searching for him.
• DCI detectives found Rai’s home in Nyamasaria, Kisumu, when they went to identify his father’s body at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital.
• Wakolo was wanted by Kondele police in several cases of violent robbery that led to the death of an M-Pesa agent at Kibuye Market.

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Authorities confirmed the identity of the fugitive suspect in murder related to Wells Fargo Human Resources manager Willis Ayieko.

After a violent conflict with the police, the suspect was neutralized after a chase.

How was Willy Ayieko’s prime suspect identified?

Originally known as George Oduor Okoth, his real name was revealed to be Robert Wakolo Okoth, who disguised himself to escape multiple arrests for various crimes.

The identification came when Wakolo’s father visited the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital to identify his son’s body.

“The discovery of Oduor’s house in Rai area of ​​Nyamasaria, Kisumu County, took place after his body was identified by his father at the JOOTRH morgue. He disclosed that his son’s real name is Robert Wakolo Okoth and his alias is George Oduor Okoth. The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) said, “Who “It was used to escape police detection,” he said.

What criminal cases was Wakolo linked to?

DCI Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Bureau detectives linked the 34-year-old to a person. sherry Violent crimes, including January 27, 2024 Fatal shooting of Grace Awino OderoAn M-Pesa clerk at Kibuye Market.

During this incident, a suspect was arrested and the AK-47 rifle stolen from a Ugandan police officer and the Toyota Axio (Reg. No. KDL 301P) used in the robbery were recovered. However, Wakolo escaped.

Additionally, on May 3, 2024, detectives raided Wakolo’s home in Nyamasaria based on intelligence tips and seized another AK-47 rifle, a magazine and 36 live rounds. Although Wakolo evaded capture, his 17-year-old brother, a suspected accomplice, was arrested and charged.

Wakolo was also one of the suspects wanted by Kondele police.

Female suspect in Willis Ayieko murder dies

Meanwhile, before Robert Wakolo evaded arrest in the latest alleged murder case, he and two others The women were reportedly involved in a violent confrontation with the police.

During the operation, police seized many items from the suspects, including a Ceska pistol, 11 rounds of ammunition and a police uniform.

One of the female suspects then succumbed to injuries continued while in custody.

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