Murder suspect arrested in Tanzania after two-year manhunt
A two-year manhunt for a murder suspect accused of killing Sheila Odoyo culminated in his arrest in Tanzania, following intelligence-led investigations and cross-border collaboration between Kenyan and Tanzanian law enforcement agencies. Odoyo was found murdered inside her house in Athi River on the morning of May 9, 2024, in a case that triggered intensive investigations [...] The post Murder…
A murder suspect accused of killing Sheila Odoyo in Kenya has been arrested in Tanzania after a two-year manhunt, according to reports from KahawaTungu. The suspect, Jackson Otieno Bambo, also known as James Babu Olang, was found hiding in Kirongwe, Shirati District, Tanzania, where he was operating a club near the Muhuru border point.
Cross-border collaboration between Kenyan and Tanzanian law enforcement agencies played a crucial role in the successful operation to apprehend the fugitive. The suspect is currently in custody at Athi River Police Station, awaiting arraignment on a murder charge. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) remains committed to pursuing serious crime perpetrators and working with international law enforcement partners to ensure justice is served.
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