Gunman linked to Eastleigh, Kayole killings arrested

Detectives have arrested a man linked to the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old in Eastleigh and a police officer’s murder in 2023.

Paul Othiambo Owuodho, also known as Fazul Muhamed, was apprehended by officers in Kiambiu slums on Friday, November 22.

 Police said the 27-year-old suspect is accused of killing Abdirahim Abdullahi Ibrahim on Thursday, November 9, near DD Plaza in Eastleigh.

The attack, captured by CCTV, showed a gunman approaching Ibrahim and his girlfriend from behind before firing a single shot below his ear, police said.

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Police said Owuodho is also implicated in the 23 August 2023 murder of police constable David Mayaka, who was fatally shot by three men on a motorcycle in Mihango, Kayole.

The case remains pending in court.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) noted the suspect is being held at Shauri Moyo Police Station as investigations continue.