Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of 61-year-old businessman Nathan Masai Wasama in Cheptais, Bungoma County, have arrested three suspects as the dragnet tightens around those behind the killing.
Wasama was shot dead on the night of August 8, 2026, at his shop in Tuikut Trading Centre, Sasur Location, Cheptais Sub-County, after four men arrived at the trading centre on two motorcycles.
Preliminary investigations established that one of the pillion passengers alighted, walked into Wasama’s shop and shot him before fleeing with his accomplices. A woman was also shot and injured during the incident and remains admitted at a local hospital in stable condition.
Following credible leads, detectives first arrested Oscar Koech Sakong, one of the suspects linked to the murder.
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The dragnet has since widened. On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, detectives, acting on a search warrant, raided a residence in Marigo Village, Cheptais Location, where they arrested two more suspects: Wycliffe Chesubei Ngeiwa, alias Chota, and Geoffrey Makwere Masai.
The operation also yielded a haul of items including a military-style smoke jacket, a stun grenade, three axes, a crowbar, three folding pangas, two pangas, two knives, five arrows, three motorcycles, two mobile phones and an iPod.
“The two suspects are currently in custody as detectives process them for arraignment and seek custodial orders to facilitate further investigations,” the DCI said.
Meanwhile, the hunt for additional suspects is ongoing, with detectives following leads to establish the motive, identify all those involved and piece together the events surrounding the fatal shooting.
As the investigation continues, the DCI cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified allegations that could prejudice the case, compromise investigations or threaten public safety.
“Anyone with credible information that could assist detectives in apprehending the remaining suspects is urged to report at the nearest police station or through the DCI’s toll-free hotline 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp 0709 570 000,” the agency said.
