Detectives have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the brutal murder of Joy Wangui, an 18-year-old Form Four student at Molo Secondary School whose body was found beheaded. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations confirmed that Walter Kipkoech was tracked down while hiding in Kuresoi North and taken into custody.
The killing has shocked the Molo community and sparked widespread outrage across the country. Police said the suspect is helping with investigations as officers gather more evidence before he is arraigned in court. A second suspect remains at large and is being actively sought.
Local leaders and residents have called for swift justice and greater protection for young people in the area. The case has highlighted ongoing concerns about rising violent crime in parts of the Rift Valley.
Authorities have appealed for anyone with additional information to come forward, assuring the public that the investigation is a top priority and that all leads are being followed thoroughly.
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