Police IG Kanja given seven-day ultimatum to give detailed report on Kyalo Mbobu’s murder
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been issued with a seven days ultimatum to give a comprehensive report on the investigations into the brutal murder of city lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) has directed the National Police Service (NPS) to quickly fast-track those involved in the heinous act and submit an update to it within a week.
“The DPP has directed the Inspector General of Police to fast-track investigations into this incident and to submit a comprehensive status update to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions within seven (7) days for review and further action,” the ODPP said in a statement.
Acknowledging the ongoing efforts of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the DPP pointed out the need for urgency in the matter.
“While welcoming the Director of Criminal Investigations’ (DCI) commitment to securing justice, the DPP has called for an expedited investigation to ensure all critical evidence is identified, collected, and preserved in strict accordance with the law,” the statement added
This is even as the ODPP conveyed its sympathy to those closest to the slain lawyer, noting his contribution to the legal profession.
“The DPP extends deepest condolences to Mbobu’s family, friends, colleagues, and the broader legal community. His distinguished career spanned academia, public service, and private practice, and his exemplary leadership greatly shaped the teaching and practice of the Law of Evidence in Kenya,” it added.
This comes as yesterday Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed that detectives investigating the killing of Nairobi lawyer Kyalo Mbobu have made progress and already identified persons of interest.
He said authorities were working closely with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
“Being in a position of responsibility, and we have been in touch with the DCI since this issue occurred. I am happy to note that progress has been made: some persons of interest have already been identified, they are being interrogated, and many others will also be sought. I pray that the DCI will be successful,” he said.
City Lawyer Kyalo Mbobu was shot eight times at close range during the Tuesday incident where he was shot dead by assailants along Magadi road.
The government Chief Pathologist Johansen Odour revealed it yesterday after an autopsy was done on the lawyer’s body at the Lee Funeral Home adding that he died as a result of severe injuries and over-bleeding from the gunshot wounds sustained during the shooting.
He also revealed that during the process recovered two bullets from Mbobu’s body, even as police had earlier revealed that there were missing spent cartridges from Mbobu’s vehicle.
According to the Chief pathologist, the assailants wanted to eliminate the lawyer considering the nature of the injuries and the nature in which he was killed.
“He died from excessive bleeding occasioned by the multiple shooting. We have recovered two bullets from the body,” Oduor stated.
