Father Of Nurse Found Dead In US Speak After Kenyan Police Arrest Boyfriend
Harun Mbitu, the father of the deceased nurse Margaret Mbitu, has conveyed his appreciation to both the Kenyan Police and their American counterparts for successfully locating the primary suspect in his daughter’s homicide.
In an interview with WCVB, a New York-based TV station, Harun expressed his gratitude for the police’s efforts in locating the suspect. He mentioned that the three-month-long search had been challenging, but they ultimately found the individual in a club in Westlands, Nairobi.
“I am very thankful to the American and Kenyan governments,” the father, who was flanked by Margaret’s brother, told the press.
On the contrary, the sibling expressed their emotions by sharing that despite Margaret’s passing, her inspiration continued to resonate within the family daily.
He observed that the past three months had been challenging, but the family expressed relief that law enforcement had ultimately apprehended the suspect who had been evading capture.
“We have been looking forward to this day since we heard he fled,” he told the press.
“Maggie lives on through us every day. She still inspires me and all of us. She is still in our minds and hearts always.”
Kevin Hayden, the District Attorney of Suffolk County, praised the historic nature of the partnership between the two nations.
He further stated that the arrest provided a little bit of relief to the family.
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“Their tremendous and untiring efforts will provide Margaret’s family and friends the opportunity to see Kevin Kangethe face justice for this terrible crime,” he revealed in a statement.
The suspect was nabbed while having a good time on Monday, January 29, by Kenyan police officers working on a tip-off from members of the public.
He was taken to Gigiri Police Station as investigations into his alleged crimes hit a fever pitch across the two continents.
Shortly after the arrest, the US embassy commended the Kenyan law enforcement noting that multi-agency teams had been collaborating on the case.
“The US Embassy in Nairobi commends the efforts of Kenyan law enforcement for apprehending Kenyan fugitive Kevin Kangethe, suspected to have murdered Margaret Mbitu in Massachusetts sometime between October 30 and November 4, 2023,” read the US Embassy statement in part.
“United States law enforcement, the Kenyan Directorate of Criminal Investigations, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have been working side by side to locate and capture the fugitive. The United States and Kenya are committed to strengthening law enforcement cooperation to apprehend criminal offenders, eliminate criminal activities, and advance justice.”
Margaret’s lifeless body was found at Logan Airport in the United States inside a car belonging to Kangethe.
Father Of Nurse Found Dead In US Speak After Kenyan Police Arrest Boyfriend
