2 run-away murder suspects arrested by DCI in Kisauni

By Isa Isawade

Two suspected men in the murder of Stephen Opello on November 22 in Kisauni Constituency, Mombasa, Kenya have been arrested.

This was revealed by the Kenyan Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Saturday, December 20,2025.

In the statement, DCI explained how the suspects killed Opello and also shared details on how members of the public played a crucial role in the operation, leading to the arrest of the two suspects.

It said that Julius Otieno Mageta and Mohammed Omar Hamisi were flushed out of their hideout following a crucial tip-off from members of the public.

“Kisauni Sub-County detectives have arrested two individuals connected to the brutal murder of Stephen Opello, which occurred on November 22, 2025, in Chembani, Mtopanga.

“The suspects, Julius Otieno Mageta, aka Junior, and his accomplice, Mohammed Omar Hamisi, aka Babu, were flushed out of their hideout and arrested, thanks to a crucial tip-off from members of the public,” DCI said.

The agency explained that the victim was rushed to Coast General Hospital by good Samaritans, but sadly, he passed away while receiving treatment.

“The duo viciously assaulted Opello, leaving him critically injured. He was rushed to Coast General Hospital by good Samaritans, clinging to life, but the injuries proved fatal.

“He succumbed while receiving treatment. The suspects are in custody, undergoing processing pending arraignment,” DCI concluded.