Police: Tests show suspect's gun wasn't used in NHIF employee's shooting

Police sources told 'The Standard' that the bullet used in Lilian Waithera's killing on February 13, 2023 did not match the firearm of the suspect, who was arrested on February 20, 2023. [Courtesy]

Ballistic examination of the firearm owned by a suspect accused of killing NHIF employee Lilian Waithera has revealed that he did not fire a shot using the said-gun.

The tests conducted on Monday, February 20 showed that the bullet used in Waithera's killing did not match that of the suspect's rifle.