Court allows DCI to hold Osotsi attack suspects for seven more days
A Kisumu court on Friday allowed detectives to hold three suspects linked to the assault of Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi for an additional seven days, giving investigators more time to complete their inquiries into the incident.
The suspects — Carlos Owiti alias Kalonje, Eric Otieno alias Dude, and Vincent Odhiambo alias Tinga — were presented before Magistrate Daniel Chumba at the Kisumu Law Courts, where the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) applied for custodial orders pending further investigations.
CCTV footage and witness accounts under review
Investigators told the court they needed more time to analyse CCTV footage from the scene of the attack, record additional witness statements, and pursue leads that could point to other individuals involved in the incident.
The prosecution argued that the extension was necessary to ensure a complete and watertight investigation before any formal charges are preferred.
The court agreed with the application, noting the seriousness of the case and the need to preserve the integrity of ongoing investigations.
The three suspects will remain in police custody as detectives intensify investigations into the assault, which took place at a public venue in Kisumu earlier this week.
Police say the probe remains active, with more leads being pursued and the possibility of additional arrests still open.
The case is still at the pre-charge investigation stage, with no formal charges yet preferred.
The suspects are expected back in court after the seven-day period, when investigators will either seek further detention or proceed to charge them depending on the evidence gathered.
The DCI says investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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