Cop who killed Leeds University student Carlton Maina to be charged with murder

By , K24 Digital
On Thu, 16 Apr, 2020 08:44 | < 1 min read
Carlton David Maina
Carlton David Maina who was gunned down two years ago by police in Kibera. PHOTO | COURTESY
Carlton David Maina who was gunned down two years ago by police in Kibera. PHOTO | COURTESY

The policeman who shot and killed Leeds University student Carlton David Maina in Kibera two years ago has been arrested following completion of an inquest into his death.

Police said Constable Emmanuel Ambunya Oyombe, who is based at the Kenyatta National Hospital police post, is set to be arraigned on Thursday, April 16 at the Milimani Law Courts.

Further, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations said the policeman will be charged with murder.

Maina was shot and killed on December 22, 2018, at Laini Saba in Kibera.

"The deceased who on the fateful night succumbed to gunshot wounds inflicted on him by the said police officer was a student at the University of Leeds in England. Suspect to be arraigned tomorrow 16th April 2020 before Milimani High Court," said DCI in a tweet.