Nairobi, June 4 : The high-profile murder case involving the assassination of the late Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were, took a dramatic twist, when a suspect allegedly threatened to kill a State Prosecutor.
Appearing before Justice Diana Kavedza at the Milimani Law Courts on Wednesday, June 4, the suspect, Ebel Ochieng’ Kalo—who serves on the Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) board, allegedly threatened to kill a State Prosecutor.
Kalo directed his threat at Allan Mulama, an officer from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), causing the prosecutor to abruptly leave the courtroom.
“One of the accused persons, Ebel Ochieng, has threatened to kill the ODPP officer, Allan Mulama, forcing the state counsel to excuse himself from court,” the prosecution informed the judge.
This shocking turn of events left Justice Kavedza and everyone present in disbelief, as Kalo reportedly told the prosecutor he would kill him for opposing his bond release. Justice Kavedza promptly ordered enhanced security in court.
“I take note that the accused person has threatened to kill the prosecutor. The mere utterance of the words ‘huyu tutamuua’—the question is, what about the witnesses? On these grounds, the three are denied bond/bail. The first accused is to be escorted to Mathari Hospital for assessment,” she remarked in her ruling.
Justice Kavedza also ordered that all three accused persons remain in custody at Nairobi Remand Prison, with the third accused held in isolation pending the outcome of a mental evaluation. The case will be mentioned again on June 17 for further proceedings.
“This is deeply troubling. We intend to pursue this matter conclusively with the police. The court’s intervention is urgently needed,” the prosecution added.
