Two Nigerians, JohnBull Asibor and William Opia, got arrested in connection with the tragic murder of 20-year-old JKUAT student Rita Waeni. The light-skinned man seen in CCTV footage is still at large. Detectives found a hatchet, butcher knife, six mobile phones, and three laptops in the suspects’ apartment during the arrest. Waeni’s family shared that someone had called her father demanding a ransom of KSh 500,000 to release her. Sadly, a few hours later, she was brutally murdered.
The family’s distressing revelation adds a disturbing layer to the already shocking incident. The suspects, currently in custody, were apprehended with significant evidence linking them to the crime scene. The ongoing investigation aims to uncover more details surrounding the motive and circumstances of Rita Waeni’s untimely death.
The tragedy has sparked public outrage and demands for justice. People are anxiously awaiting the apprehension of the remaining suspect seen in the CCTV footage. The recovered items from the suspects’ apartment raise questions about the nature of the crime and the possible premeditation involved.
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