The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) released a statement clearing one graduate whose pictures were paraded online as being the serial killer due to his resemblance to the Kware Suspect.
According to reports, Jairus Onkundi, the lookalike who is a graduate feared for his life after an online user claimed that there is no public records of the serial killer and the closest link to him was Jairus Onkundi.
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However, according to the DCI, there is misinformation being shared online regarding the Kware serial killer and his actions with manu mmy kenyans questioning the authenticity of the report released by the investigating body.
The 24-year-old Meru University of Science and Technology graduate, surrendered to the DCI out of fear for his safety after he saw his pictures being shared on Social Media alongside the kware dumpsite serial killer.
“Jairus Onkundi Morwabe aged 24 years and a graduate from Meru University of Science and Technology, surrendered himself to the authorities for clearance from any culpability in the ongoing investigation.”
According to detectives, Onkundi reported receiving numerous worried messages from family and friends while at his workplace in Parklands, Nairobi. However, the Directorate gave him necessary assistance and cleared him as innocent.
“Jairus has since been given the necessary assistance from the side of the police, and this press briefing provides an opportunity to clarify to the members of the public that the 24-year-old is not a criminal, and neither is he wanted by the DCI for any reason whatsoever.”
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The main suspect, Collins Jumaisi Khalisia is being held at the DCI headquarters in Kiambu awaiting further processing and arraignment in court. The DCI urges kenyans to avoid sharing misleading information regarding the case.