Kenyan detectives have recovered a motorcycle allegedly used to ferry the suspected gunman in the murder of lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the motorcycle, registration number KMGL 516L, was ridden by Nicholas Lemiso Naula, a boda boda rider, on the day of the attack on September 9, 2025. The recovery marks another development in the investigation, which has led to the arrest of three suspects, including Naula.
The DCI said detectives launched efforts to trace the motorcycle and establish its movements before locating it through a succession of owners. The motorcycle was recovered and escorted to the Homicide Offices for further examination as investigators continued piecing together events surrounding the lawyer's killing. When presented to Naula, the suspect positively identified it as the one he had used to transport the suspected gunman during the attack.
The recovery has provided investigators with another piece of evidence as they continue to reconstruct the events leading to Mbobu's death. The DCI said the development adds another crucial piece to the growing body of evidence being assembled by detectives. This comes after the arrest of the suspected gunman and two boda boda riders in connection with the case.
Detectives have also recovered other motorcycles allegedly used during the attack, including one believed to have been used to transport the gunman and another allegedly used to trail the victim. The latest recovery is expected to help investigators establish the movements of the suspects before and after the shooting as they seek to determine the full circumstances surrounding the killing.
The investigation is focused on identifying all individuals suspected to have been involved in the killing and determining their respective roles. The DCI said its focus remains on establishing the circumstances of the murder and bringing those suspected of responsibility to justice. Mbobu's killing has remained under investigation as detectives follow leads relating to the suspected gunman and the individuals allegedly involved in transporting him and tracking the victim.
The DCI has confirmed that the suspect, Nicholas Lemiso Naula, was riding the motorcycle when Mbobu was shot. The recovery of the motorcycle is a significant breakthrough in the case, which has been under investigation since September 2025. The DCI's efforts to piece together the events surrounding the killing are ongoing.
The case has garnered significant attention, with authorities urging the public to provide any information that may aid in the investigation. The DCI has assured the public that it will leave no stone unturned in pursuing those responsible for the murder. The investigation is ongoing, with detectives working to gather more evidence and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Key points
- The motorcycle used to ferry the gunman in lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu's murder has been recovered, aiding the investigation.
- Three suspects, including a boda boda rider, have been arrested in connection with the case.
- The DCI is focused on establishing the circumstances of the murder and bringing those suspected of responsibility to justice.
