ODPP directs Police IG to fast-track lawyer Mbobu's murder probe, submit report in 7 days

Lawyer Mbobu was assassinated in a drive-by shooting on Tuesday evening along Magadi Road, Nairobi, with preliminary investigations pointing to a premeditated murder. 

In a statement, ODPP appealed to the public to submit any information relevant to the case. 

"The ODPP echoes the DCI's appeal for members of the public with any information relevant to this case to come forward and share it with law enforcement agencies without delay," the statement read in part. 

"The ODPP reaffirms its unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and safeguarding the security and dignity of every Kenyan."

Further, the prosecutor extended condolences to Mbobu's family and called on the investigating officers to leave no stone unturned to unearth the matter. 

"While welcoming the Director of Criminal Investigations' (DCI) commitment to securing justice, the DPP has called for an expedited investigation to ensure all critical evidence is identified, collected, and preserved in strict accordance with the law."

An autopsy conducted on the lawyer revealed that he was shot eight times by the assailant. 

Mbobu's murder in Karen, Nairobi, is the latest in a worrying pattern of gun-toting assailants on motorbikes who kill their target in public. 

Members of the legal fraternity have since called on the police to unearth the attackers and enhance security to protect all Kenyans from harm.