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Officers jailed 35 years for killing detainee, dumping body in River Nzoia

When police officers Emmanuel Wafula and Godwine Sirengo appeared before Justice Reuben Nyakundi of the Eldoret High court  the for murder of Denis Lusava Marongo in 2020. July 29, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

Two police officers who were found guilty of torturing a suspect to death at a police cell and dumping his body in River Nzoia have each been sentenced to 35 years' imprisonment.

Justice Reuben Nyakundi of the High Court in Eldoret sentenced police constables Emmanuel Wafula, 38, and Godwine Sirengo Wafula, 35, for the brutal murder of Dennis Lusava, 31, that took place five years ago at Mbururu police station in Likuyani, Kakamega county.

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