The true identity of the main suspect in the gruesome murder of Wells Fargo Human Resource (HR) Manager Willis Ayieko has been revealed.
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have indicated that the suspect, earlier identified as George Oduor Okoth, was identified by his father.
According to the Sunday, November 3 statement, George Oduor was an alias for 34-year-old Robert Wakolo Okoth.
Robert’s native home is in the Rai area of Nyamasaria in Kisumu County.
“The discovery of “Oduor’s” home which is in the Rai area of Nyamasaria in Kisumu County followed the identification of his body, preserved at JOOTRH mortuary, by his father, who clarified that his son’s real name was Robert Wakolo Okoth.
“Indeed, a national ID card retrieved from a police exhibit store for wanted criminals earlier seized during a security operation, and a report obtained from the National Registration Bureau (NRB) confirmed the father’s claim,” DCI stated.
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Other Details Revealed About the Suspect
On the other hand, DCI noted that Robert had a criminal trail and for several years had managed to escape arrest.
Consequently, the DCI Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau department sought more information about the suspect and linked him to other violent attacks.
In one instance, Robert was linked to the fatal shooting of Grace Awino Odero in January 2024. The victim was a Mpesa attendant at Kibuye market near Hekima School in Lolwe.
Also, the suspect was linked to the robbery of an AK 47 rifle, from a Ugandan police officer.
“In the incident, one suspect was arrested, and an AK 47 rifle earlier robbed from a Ugandan police officer was recovered. Also recovered was a Toyota Axio Reg. No. KDL 301P that was used by the suspects in the robbery. Robert Wakolo, however, managed to get away.
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Additionally, in a separate incident, detectives working on intelligence leads had raided Robert’s home in Nyamasaria in May 2024, recovering another AK 47 rifle, a magazine and 36 live rounds of ammunition.
“Although Robert slipped away, again, his 17-year-old younger brother and suspected accomplice was arrested and charged. Robert Wakolo was also wanted by Kondele police for robbery with violence and possessing a magazine and ammunition,” added the statement.
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The Death of Willis Ayieko
An autopsy revealed that Willis Ayieko died from head injuries caused by blunt force trauma.
He had been reported missing after attending a burial in Siaya, and his body was later found in a river on the Siaya-Kakamega border.
The other suspect identified as Victor Okoth Ouma was arrested in Nairobi’s Dandora estate and arraigned in Siaya where investigators were granted 21 days to detain him as part of their probe.
However, a fierce gun battle ensued with two male suspects escaping with gunshot wounds
Police said a woman who was part of the gang was left at the scene injured and arrested but unfortunately succumbed later.
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