Brothers Named Key Suspects in Willis Ayieko Murder

The investigation into the murder of Wells Fargo HR manager Willis Onyango Ayieko has taken a dramatic turn with police revealing that two brothers, George Oduor Okoth and Victor Okoth Ouma, are the primary suspects.

The elder brother, George Oduor, met a violent end on October 31 during a police confrontation at a guest house near Kisumu National Polytechnic. Armed with a Smith and Wesson pistol, Oduor initiated a gunfight that resulted in his death, with authorities recovering the weapon and three live rounds at the scene. The case began when Ayieko disappeared after attending a burial in Siaya County on October 18. His body was discovered five days later in the Mungowere stream, bearing evidence of severe head trauma from blunt force.

Investigation reveal that Ayieko had been abducted by Oduor and his associates, who held him captive while making ransom demands accompanied by violent threats. Law enforcement officials have uncovered that Oduor, a former boxer, had developed an extensive criminal portfolio including abduction and robbery. Before his death, he had evaded arrest in another incident that resulted in the death of a female passenger. Meanwhile, his brother Victor Okoth Ouma was apprehended in Dandora, Nairobi. Forensic evidence has linked Ouma to the crime scene, and investigators discovered he had conducted financial transactions using Ayieko's mobile phone following the abduction.

He remains in extended police custody as investigations continue into his role in planning and executing the crime. The incident has heightened concerns about gang-related violence in the Siaya and Kisumu communities. Nyanza Regional Police Commander Patrick Tito has confirmed that law enforcement is actively pursuing leads to apprehend the remaining suspects. The investigation has also revealed that the gang comprises at least six known members, with the possibility of additional accomplices still at large. The discovery of Ayieko's stolen belongings suggests this was a carefully orchestrated criminal operation rather than an opportunistic act.