A Makadara court in Nairobi, Kenya has freed two Nigerian men who were being held over the m¥rder of a university student, Rita Waeni Muendo.

A Makadara court in Nairobi, Kenya has freed two Nigerian men who were being held over the m¥rder of a university student, Rita Waeni Muendo.

LIB reported that the dismembered remains of the 20-year-old woman were found disposed of in rubbish bags in an apartment on TRM Drive, Kasarani. The assailants disappeared with her head, phones and other personal belongings. 

Principal magistrate Agnes Mwangi released the two on Thursday, February 15, 2024, even as the results of the DNA test are yet to come out.

The court had on January 31, allowed the police to hold William Ovie Opia and Johnbull Asbor for 21 days to collect DNA samples to see if they match that of the deceased.

The police had also requested more time to analyze the sim cards, laptops and phones of the suspect.

When the matter came up in court Thursday, Magistrate Mwangi was informed that the investigations are concluded, and the only pending task is the DNA test.

The pair, through their lawyer Victor Obuli, requested the court to release them and also sought an order for the release of their phones.

While releasing them, the magistrate directed them to report to DCI every Wednesday pending the outcome of the DNA tests.