Wells Fargo Human Resource Manager Willis Ayieko, who went missing last Friday, has been found dead in Gem, Siaya County.
Confirming the incident, Siaya Sub-County Police Commander Charles Wafula said Ayieko’s body, handcuffed, was discovered near a stream on Wednesday, deepening fears of foul play in his mysterious disappearance.
Ayieko was last seen on Friday after attending a funeral in Gem before setting out for his home in Kakamega, where he was scheduled to attend a family function the following day.
However, when he failed to arrive, his family raised the alarm, fearing he had been attacked on the journey.
“We received a call from members of the public who alerted us to a body near a stream in Yala. Upon arrival, we found the deceased handcuffed, which immediately raised suspicions of a criminal act. Investigations are underway to establish the circumstances of his death,” Wafula said.
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Ayieko’s vehicle, a Ford Ranger double-cabin pickup, was found abandoned at a fuel station in Sabatia, Vihiga County, miles from where his body was located.
“CCTV footage from the petrol station shows two men parking the vehicle before fleeing the scene. We are analyzing the footage and working with our colleagues in Vihiga to identify the suspects,” Wafula added.
Wafula confirmed that Ayieko’s body has been transferred to the Aga Khan Hospital mortuary for preservation, with an autopsy set to determine the exact cause of death.
“We are calling on anyone with information that could assist in this investigation to come forward. Every lead is crucial at this stage,” he urged, adding that the public's cooperation has been helpful so far.
