A 21-year-old suspect, who was arrested after a dramatic gunfight with police in Kisumu, has died by apparent suicide while in custody. The man, identified as Kelvin Oduor alias Kevo, reportedly hanged himself inside the bathroom of the Kisumu Central Police Station cells, raising questions about detainee welfare and mental health in custody.
Highlights
- 21-year-old suspect dies inside Kisumu Central Police Station cells.
- Identified as Kelvin Oduor, alias Kevo.
- Allegedly hanged himself using a string inside the cell bathroom.
- He had been arrested after a shootout with police along Otieno Oyoo Street.
- DCI officers processed the scene and transferred the body to Kisumu County Hospital mortuary.
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From Shootout to Arrest
The late Kelvin Oduor, known by friends as Kevo, was arrested earlier this week after engaging police in a fierce gunfight along Otieno Oyoo Street in Kisumu. Oduor, armed with an AK-47 rifle, was overpowered and taken into custody to face robbery with violence charges.
Tragic Morning Discovery
According to police reports, officers conducting the routine 6 a.m. roll call noticed Oduor was missing. A quick search led them to the cell’s bathroom, where they discovered his lifeless body hanging from a string resembling a belt.
Investigations Underway
DCI officers from the scene-of-crime unit arrived to document and process the area before transferring the body to Kisumu County Hospital mortuary. The suspect had been remanded for 14 days pending further investigations into his case. Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the exact circumstances of his death.
Rising Concern Over Custodial Safety
The incident adds to a growing list of detainee deaths in police custody, sparking renewed debate about detention safety, oversight, and the mental wellbeing of suspects awaiting trial.
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