DPP secures arrest warrant against British soldier linked to murder of Agnes Wanjiru
The pursuit of justice for Agnes Wanjiru, a young mother brutally killed in Nanyuki more than a decade ago by a British soldier has gained fresh momentum after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) successfully obtained a warrant of arrest against a British national suspected of the crime.
In the proceedings before Justice Alexander Muteti, the court granted the request by the DPP, ruling that murder is an extraditable offence and that there was probable cause to institute murder charges against the accused.
During today’s proceedings, the DPP informed the High Court that evidence gathered links the suspect, a United Kingdom citizen, to the murder.
The DPP then sought a warrant of arrest to pave the way for extradition proceedings.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), represented by Acting Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Vincent Monda, OGW, and Head of the Homicide Division Gikui Gichuhi, confirmed that extradition proceedings would now be initiated to ensure the suspect is brought before a Kenyan court.
The matter will return to court on 21st of next month for further directions.
Wanjiru, a 21-year-old freelance hairdresser and mother to a four-month-old infant, disappeared on March 31, 2012, after being last seen at Lions Court Lodge in Nanyuki.
Her body was later discovered in a septic tank at the same lodge on 5th of June same year, sparking national outrage and calls for accountability.
This comes after the United Kingdom promised to help the family of the slain Kenyan, Agnes Wanjiru, to get justice over the killing of their loved one in April this year.
During his official visit in the Country, UK Defence Secretary John Healey emphasized the need to accelerate the progress of the case.
His visit came after the DCI had sent the file to the DPP for review and recommend the appropriate charges.
