Siaya, Kenya — A woman suspected of involvement in the murder of Wells Fargo HR Manager Willis Ayieko died on Wednesday following a police chase that ended in a vehicle crash. The suspect was hospitalized for injuries sustained during the incident but later succumbed to them.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Gem Wagai sub-county, where the incident occurred, also recovered a pistol that belonged to the deceased manager after engaging in a shootout with a male accomplice who managed to evade capture.
The tragic sequence of events unfolded after local witnesses reported suspicious activity involving two individuals, a man and a woman, seen in a Toyota Axio with registration KDN 948B at Wagai Trading Centre. When the vehicle was flagged down by local police, the male driver responded by opening fire and fleeing the scene.
As the chase extended towards Luanda, the suspects’ vehicle lost control and rolled over at Adder Farm in the Kagilo area. The male suspect fled on foot, leaving the injured female suspect in the vehicle. Police officers who searched the vehicle found the recovered firearm loaded with 11 rounds of ammunition.
Despite emergency responders rushing the woman to a nearby hospital in Yala, she did not survive her injuries. Meanwhile, the manhunt for her accomplice led detectives to a residence at Sagam Trading Centre in Kanyibwop village, which was believed to be rented by the fleeing suspect.
During the search of the house, law enforcement officers seized various items including clothing, electronic devices, and a luxury watch. A woman found at the premises was also taken into police custody.
The recovery of Ayieko’s firearm, stolen on the night of his murder, marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation. Authorities are now conducting a comprehensive analysis of all evidence collected, and forensic teams are working meticulously to trace further leads that could shed light on the circumstances surrounding this high-profile murder.
As the community reels from the recent events, the priority remains on capturing the remaining suspect and understanding the full extent of this crime. The officials have urged anyone with information to come forward and assist in the resolution of this case that has shocked the local and broader professional community tied to Wells Fargo.