DJ Joe Mfalme,real name Jospeh Mwenda has released a statement in connection to his arrest over the death of a senior Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer after an assault incident in Kiambu County.
Through a statement on Sunday, Mwenda said he and his team had been collaborating with investigative agencies since the incident they termed as regrettable.
“We express our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and all those impacted by this unfortunate incident. DJ Joe Mfalme and his team have been in close collaboration with the investigative agencies since the occurrence of the incident,” read the statement posted on social media.
According to reports, DJ Joe, along with his bouncer, driver, photographer, and a female companion, were heading home around 4 am after their performance at a Kikuyu club on the fateful Saturday.
Police stated that an incident described as a “non-injury traffic accident” occurred between inspector Felix Kelian and the DJ’s vehicle in the club’s parking lot, leading to a confrontation.
The officer allegedly collided with the DJ’s car from behind but before the matter could be resolved by traffic officers from Kikuyu Police Station, Kelian was taken to the police station and Mwenda alongside his team arrived there too but were later permitted to depart without recording a statement.
The DCI officer was left complaining of abdominal pain and was first rushed to the Langata Hospital before being referred to Nairobi West Hospital where he died on Friday.
Autopsy reveals that the DCI officer suffered injuries to his urine bladder and that at the time of arrival at the hospital, he was unable to pass urine for around four hours. It indicates blunt abdominal trauma as the immediate cause of death.
The police said they are investigating murder in the incident. DJ Mfalme reiterated his commitment to cooperate fully as may be required by the investigating authorities.
“Given the ongoing investigations and the sensitive nature of the matter, we shall refrain from making any further statements at this time. We shall purpose to update you once the investigations are complete.” He added that they trust in God and authorities general to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to “uncover the truth”.
The three police officers who were arrested alongside Mwenda include Khadija Abdi Wako, Sammy Rotich Cherono and Agnes Kerubo Mugo.
They are among six suspects arrested in connection with the incident as police pursue more suspects including a woman who was reportedly at the scene.
