TWO Suspects Arrested Over Fatal Shooting Of Dr Victoria Mutiso, DCI Confirms
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested two persons of interest as investigations into the fatal shooting of renowned clinical psychologist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso gather pace.
This marks the first breakthrough in the high-profile murder case.
In an update issued on Thursday, July 30, the DCI said the two individuals are in custody and are undergoing interrogation as homicide detectives continue piecing together the circumstances surrounding the killing.
Additionally, the agency also confirmed that detectives conducted searches at premises linked to the two, recovering exhibits that are now undergoing forensic analysis as part of efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing.
According to the DCI, homicide detectives, supported by specialised investigative and forensic teams, have been pursuing multiple leads through witness interviews, forensic examinations and targeted operations since taking over the case.
However, the identities of the two persons of interest have not been disclosed, with the DCI saying the information is being withheld to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
The latest developments come a day afterΒ Mutiso was shot dead in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area in what investigators believe was a targeted attack.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the psychologist had requested an online taxi service before she was led into an ambush near Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
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Witnesses told investigators that gunmen riding on a motorcycle opened fire on the taxi she was travelling in after another vehicle allegedly intercepted it, injuring her.
She was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital, where she died while receiving treatment.
Immediately after the shooting, police officers and Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) detectives secured the area, collected forensic evidence and interviewed witnesses as part of efforts to establish the motive behind the attack.
According to DCI, Dr Mutiso had recorded a statement with police claiming her life was in danger. Police were still probing her report at the time of her death.
Dr Mutiso was a respected clinical psychologist, mental health researcher and Head of Research at the Africa Mental Health Research and Training Foundation (AMHRTF), where she led research focusing on child and adolescent mental health.
The DCI said investigations remain active as detectives continue analysing recovered exhibits, following additional leads and working to establish the full circumstances surrounding Dr Mutiso’s death.
TWO Suspects Arrested Over Fatal Shooting Of Dr Victoria Mutiso, DCI Confirms
