- On Monday, January 13, DCI agents announced the arrest of three suspects linked to the murder of Aisha Abubakar
- Aisha was the chief officer of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kilifi county when she was brutally murdered
- DCI officers arrested Isa Omari, Brian Shikuku Mudari and Bryan Templer Oyare due to the murder case
Kilifi – Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Department have arrested three murder suspects in Kilifi county.
Source: UGC
Who killed IEBC officer Kilifi Aisha Abubakar?
On Monday, January 13, DCI announced the arrest of Isa Omari, Brian Shikuku Mudari and Bryan Templer Oyare.
According to the DCI, the three suspects are linked to the killing of an officer of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Kilifi county Aisha Abubakar.
“Three suspects linked to the fatal attack and murder of an officer of IEBC in Kilifi County Mrs. Aisha Abubakar on January 5, 2025 have been arrested by @DCI_Kenya detectives, and several specimens were obtained from them.
Isa Omari, Brian Shikuku Mudari and Bryan Templer Oyare were chased from their hideouts in separate but coordinated operations in the coastal area, following a 7-day intensive manhunt for the perpetrators of the 3am robbery,” DCI said.
During the arrest, several items, including the mobile phone of the deceased's son, were recovered.
“Today, a thorough forensic investigation saw the arrest of three suspects, where one of the stolen phones belonging to the deceased's son and other important exhibits were recovered,” detectives added.
What did IEBC say about the death of Aisha Abubakar?
At the same time, IEBC issued an official statement following the tragic death of Aisha Akinyi Abubakar, acting Kilifi county election administrator.
Aisha was brutally murdered on the night of January 4, in her residence in Utange, Mombasa County.
Her 18-year-old son suffered serious injuries during the attack and is currently receiving treatment.
The commission condemned the barbaric act and asked the security agencies to speed up the investigation to arrest those responsible for Aisha's death.
They also assured his family and friends of their support during this time of great sorrow.
How IEBC official Aisha Abubakar was killed
According to Mombasa County Police Commander Peter Kimani, two intruders, one with a machete and the other with a knife, invaded Aisha's house through the kitchen.
When his son tried to intervene; was injured by the attackers. The intruders stole several items, including a television, a bag containing IEBC receipts, and Aisha's mobile phone.
Police immediately launched an investigation to determine the cause of the attack, with initial reports suggesting that it may have been a targeted attack rather than a robbery. luck random.
Abubakar was stabbed and cut in the head above his right eye, while his son, Khasim Hassan, was also cut in the head during the torture.
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