Principal suspect in the death of Eric Maigo, head of Nairobi Hospital

The main suspect in the murder of Nairobi Hospital Acting Finance Director Eric Maigo, a minor believed to be between 15 and 17 years old, was arrested on Tuesday night in Kibera slums, Nairobi.

The suspect has been on the run since last week Thursday, and was hiding at a friend’s house in the Bombolulu area when detectives arrived at about 8 pm.

The teenager is believed to have stabbed Maigo 25 times, and the motive for the murder is still unknown.

The suspect is currently detained at the Muthaiga Police Station awaiting transfer to Kilimani Police Station, where she will be arraigned on Wednesday.

Police are also conducting an analysis of Maigo’s lifestyle as part of their probe.