Three of the four suspects alleged to have visited the residence of World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum four days prior to his accident have been apprehended and are presently in police custody for interrogation.
The trio, as yet unnamed, were initially held at Kaptagat Police Station in Elgeyo Marakwet County until 11 a.m. on Wednesday when they were relocated to Iten for further interrogation.
Authorities in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kiptum’s place of origin, are questioning the three detainees to ascertain the purpose of their visit subsequent to Kiptum’s demise in a tragic road accident along Eldoret Ravine road on Sunday night, as reported by his father Samson Cheruiyot.
Earlier reports revealed that the quartet had been summoned for questioning by the Elgeyo Marakwet County Criminal Investigations Officer.
Mr. Kiptum’s father had mentioned four unfamiliar individuals who visited the athlete’s residence in Chepsamo village, Kaptarakwa ward, Keiyo South Constituency, Elgeyo Marakwet County, four days prior to his untimely demise, urging for their investigation due to insufficient identification.
Mr. Cheruiyot positively identified the trio at Kaptagat Police Station, where the vehicle they were using was impounded, awaiting further investigation.
