The prime suspect in the killing of a University of Eldoret ( UOE ) student three weeks ago will be detained for six days pending the completion of investigations, Eldoret Court ruled Thursday.
The third-year UOE student, Kenneth Kibet who appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Richard Otenyo was arrested by a team of police officers from the directorate of the criminal investigations department on May 1 at the scene of the crime.
Kibet is alleged to have killed his fiancée Sheila Jemutai before attempting to commit suicide over what the police cited as a love triangle.
According to court documents, the suspect was rushed to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital where he has been receiving treatment before being discharged three days ago
He is said to have used a kitchen knife to commit the heinous act at the deceased’s rental house at the Sogomo trading centre adjacent to the university.
The incident reportedly occurred on May 1, 2023, when the suspect is said to have visited the deceased.
Investigating Officer Edward Ndemo in his affidavit filed in court asked the court to grant them 14 days to enable officers attached to DCI conclusively investigate the murder incident.
The magistrate directed that the suspect be detained at Eldoret central police station cells following prayers filed by police.
“After having carefully considered the application filed by the police and there is no objection from the suspect, I find there are compelling reasons to warrant detention.
He directed the police to present the suspect in court on May 30 for further direction
