Officer alleged to have murdered girlfriend granted bond

Administration Police Patrick Oita Nyapara when he appeared before High Court Judge Jesse Njagi on Wednesday. He denied murder plea and was ordered to remain in custody awaiting a pre-bail report to establish whether he is safe if he is released on bond. [Photo Jack Murima]

After spending three weeks in custody, Police Officer alleged to have shot his girlfriend was on Wednesday granted a Sh1 million bond with a surety of the same amount.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) said he no longer opposed Patrick Oita Nyapara's release on bond pending trial.