A shocking new development has emerged in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Catholic priest Fr. Allois Cheruiyot Bett, who was fatally shot by suspected bandits in Kerio Valley two weeks ago.
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, thousands of mourners—led by Catholic bishops—gathered at Terige Secondary School in Nandi County to pay their last respects to the slain priest. During the emotional funeral service, both the Catholic Church and Fr. Bett’s family publicly forgave his killers, expressing hope that his death would lead to lasting peace in the troubled region.
However, in a dramatic twist, the probe into his murder has taken a chilling turn after the mutilated bodies of two young men found dumped in Soin, Nakuru County, were linked to the case.
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The deceased have been identified as Simon Yego, 45, and Collins Kipyatich, 22—both of whom were reportedly picked up by security officers involved in Fr. Bett’s murder investigation in Elgeyo Marakwet. According to their families, the two men vanished without a trace shortly after the investigation was launched, only for their bodies to later be discovered at the Nakuru County Mortuary.
Relatives of Kipyatich say he had gone to seek malaria treatment at Tot Health Centre when he was allegedly abducted by unknown individuals. Witnesses claim he was forcibly taken and never seen alive again.
Further disturbing details surfaced when an unidentified woman came forward, claiming she had been abducted alongside Simon Yego. According to her account, they were bundled into an ambulance, subjected to intense interrogation over Fr. Bett’s murder, and later separated. She was eventually released, but Yego was never seen again—until his body turned up among the dead.
This grim twist has raised serious questions about the methods being used in the investigation and the broader implications of extrajudicial actions. As pressure mounts on authorities to provide answers, the mystery surrounding Fr. Bett’s murder only deepens.
