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The ruling followed an application by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), which successfully opposed the suspect's release on bond, citing concerns that he could abscond before the extradition process is concluded
Investigations established that the company was awarded a security services contract valued at Sh257,000 per month for two financial years, amounting to Sh5,448,000. However, despite a reduction in the number of security guards deployed under the contract, payments continued to be made at the full contract rate
He warned that the release of suspects and alleged use of goons by politicians is fuelling insecurity, calling for stronger cooperation across institutions to restore order and uphold the rule of law nationwide.
Presiding judge Emeka Nwite ruled that the offences brought before the court were bailable. He ordered that each of the defendants be released upon posting bail of 500 million naira. The judge also directed that they must each present two guarantors who own property in specified areas of Abuja and hand over their travel documents to the court.
The decision marks the second time the accused have been denied bail since the case began. They are charged with the murder of the legislator, which occurred on April 30, 2025, around 7:40 pm at the City Mortuary Roundabout along Ngong Road in Kilimani, Nairobi.
Addressing public safety, the judge noted that recent protests, property destruction, and the burning of a police station created serious risks. She warned that releasing the suspects at this point could put their safety in jeopardy.
Justice Francis Rayola Olel, sitting at the Kiambu High Court, ruled that each officer be freed on a Sh3 million bond or an alternative cash bail of Sh1 million.
The Director of Public Prosecutions, represented by Senior Assistant DPP Duncan Ondimu, told the court that the suspects face a possible death sentence, making them flight risks if released.