3 Help DCI Arrest Prime Suspect In Billionaire Akoko Murder

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested the prime suspect in the murder of fourth-year Kirinyaga University student, Sospeter Onyango Osunga, popularly known as Billionaire Evance Akoko or Sirikal'.

In a statement on Monday, December 9, DCI revealed that information from three suspects initially arrested was crucial in pinning down Brian Otieno Maurice, whom detectives based at DCI Kibra had arrested.

"Detectives based at DCI Kibra have arrested Brian Otieno Maurice, the prime suspect in the murder of Sospeter Osunga, alias 'Akoko the Billionaire' in an incident that occurred on November 18, 2024," stated DCI in part.

According to the detectives, investigations uncovered that on the fateful day, Osunga was fatally attacked by a gang of hoodlums in the Ayani area where he sustained fatal wounds on his back, believed to have been caused by a sharp object.

Following thorough investigations, three individuals were initially arrested and provided crucial information which coupled with other intelligence leads led to the apprehension of the main suspect who is set to be arraigned in court today.

A digital fact sheet of the prime suspect in the murder of Kirinyaga University student Sospeter Osunga, alias 'Akoko the Billionaire' arrested as of December 9, 2024. /DCI

"The DCI implores members of the public to embrace peace and avoid infractions that may lead to unnecessary loss of lives and disruption of peace within our neighbourhoods," the investigative agency advised Kenyans.

Akoko was a fourth-year student pursuing architecture at Kirinyaga University’s School of Engineering. The young man hailing from Gem, Siaya County, was also an entrepreneur famed for his ostentatious lifestyle and reportedly made millions through forex trading, cryptocurrency, and other online ventures.

News of Akoko's death emerged on Tuesday, November 19, with the National Police Service (NPS) revealing details that led to his demise. The incident happened on Sunday, November 17, night in an altercation outside a club.

His brother had reportedly confirmed Akoko's demise to the authorities on November 19 through a call, revealing that he was stabbed to death while in a group of people within the Kibra area in Nairobi under unclear circumstances. The case was reported at the Jamhuri Police Station.

“The deceased was a known online forex trader who hailed from Siaya County. The body is lying at Chiromo Mortuary pending postmortem,” reads a police report in part.

Preliminary reports by witnesses at the scene indicated that Sirkal, who was in the company of male and female friends when the incident happened, was stabbed in the back of his body.

It was reported that the wealthy youth had visited a longtime friend in Kibra where he arrived in his Audi Q3 car and parked it outside a popular joint in the slums. He then offered to buy drinks for the revellers but in the process, they learned that a popular Ohangla musician was playing live music in a different neighbouring club in the slum where they decided to go.

While entering the club, a commotion ensued as a crowd followed Akoko, with witnesses saying the confrontation involved his followers and the boda boda gang operating there. It is during the confrontation that the angered riders became physical and attacked Akoko, eventually stabbing him and leaving him for dead.

The friends accompanying him were left nursing stab wounds after being attacked by the mob following the disagreement.

Prior to his death, Akoko had become an overnight millionaire even as he pursued his degree, gaining fame thanks to his extravagant lifestyle which he frequently showcased on platforms like TikTok and Instagram where he often posted pictures of luxury cars, nights out, parties and road trips that projected an image of wealth admired by many of his young followers.

His actual sources of income were never clearly disclosed, but many believed he made millions through forex trading while others questioned how he managed to fund such a lavish lifestyle.