Details Of Arshad Sharif's Stay In Nairobi Penthouse Before Death

Waqar in his statement to the Pakistani team revealed that Wasi had asked him to arrange a sponsorship letter for Sharif in Dubai where he was based as well as hosting him, ensuring that he was safe as long as he facilitates his stay in Kenya.

Wasi and Waqar at this point began discussing matters regarding the journalist's well-being as he had also given him accommodation at his penthouse which is located along Riverside Drive in Nairobi County.

Waqar then noted that he had called Wasi when Sharif was shot dead but was called moments later by a former boss of the deceased to find out what really transpired.

The late Sharif arrived at Kwenia Farm on Saturday, October 22, where he was a frequent visitor alongside Khurram, which is located 40 kilometres from Magadi Road in Kajiado County.

The deceased spent the weekend on the farm, which had several facilities, including a shooting range which is believed to be owned by his friend of Pakistani origin. Staff who worked at the farm noted that Sharif left the farm with his brother on the fateful day. Pakistani Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday, November 8 had thrown the case upside down by revealing that the shooting was intentional and that he was a target and not a case of mistaken identity as claimed by Kenyan authorities.

Police in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan registered a First Information Report (FIR) with regards to the shooting. The report was lodged by Rasheed Ahmed who is the top police officer of Ramna Police Station which is located in Islamabad.

The report was handed over to the Supreme Court via the Ministry of Security on Monday, December 5. The Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Jamal Mandokhail, Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi and Justice Mohammad Ali Mahzar, heard the case. Media reports indicated that Sharif was shot in the head and killed by police after he and his driver allegedly refused to stop at a roadblock. A report by VICE World News, a United States (US)-based media house with bureaus worldwide, revealed that police in Kenya had shot dead the renowned journalist after he flew into the country to escape death threats towards him over his criticism of Pakistan's military and the government.