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Omar Lali´s case opened for another 30 days following new court decision (Details)

Posted on June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 by Gloria Katunge

2 weeks after Omar Lali was warmly received back home after being set free, the Law is still on his case following a recent court decision.

The same court which set him free on bond has agreed to give 30 more days to allow for conclusion of police investigations into the controversial case.

A decision agreed upon by Lamu principal magistrate Allan Temba, Omar´s lawyer Yusuf Aboubakar alongside the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) during a live video link session on Wednesday, June 10.

However, Mr Lali has been spared from detention during the 30-day period of which police investigations will be ongoing.

Just last week, DCI boss George Kinoti indicated there was evidence that proved Tecra´s death was murder.

We have enough evidence to prove that it was murder.

An autopsy report revealed Tecra succumbed to injuries sustained on the left side of her head.

Background

Wednesday, May 27, the Lamu Court released the 54-year old family man on a KSh 300,000 bond and two sureties.

A decision principal magistrate, Allan Temba arrived at amidst ongoing police investigations after no evidence proved him guilty.

Also read: Why Omar Lali was released amidst ongoing police investigations into Tecra Muigai´s death

This came after the Lamu native was arrested on Tuesday, May 5 and held in detention for 21 days in what police termed ´comprehensive investigations´ that did not need interference.

Tuesday, May 26, marked exactly 21 days of Omar Lali behind bars after which the Judge found no reason to detain him further.

Omar Lali became a household name following the fatal fall of Keroche´s youngest heiress, Tecra Karanja who was his girlfriend.

Tecra was laid to rest on Saturday, May 16 in a private burial in Naivasha.

Joy of a mother! Omar Lali´s warm reception following his release (Photos)

Posted on May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 by Gloria Katunge

Regardless of one´s age, a mother will always feel the pain or joy of their child. Omar Lali was released yesterday and his mom, Aisha Mohamed Lali was the first person to set her eyes on the free man.

After 21 days in detention to allow investigations into his girlfriend, Tecra Muigai´s death, the Lamu Court set free the roughly 50-year old family man after no evidence proved him guilty.

Omar´s aged mother, Aisha, who had all along fought for the justice of her son after he became a person of interest in Tecra´s controversial, fatal fall, could not contain her elation after receiving him back home.

Mr Lali was released on a KSh 300,000 bond and two sureties. A decision the court arrived at amidst ongoing police investigations for several reasons cited by principal magistrate, Allan Temba.

Also read: Why Omar Lali was released amidst ongoing police investigations into Tecra Muigai´s death

Tuesday, May 26, marked exactly 21 days of Omar Lali behind bars, following his arrest on Tuesday, May 5, in what police termed ´comprehensive investigations´ that did not need interference, therefore holding him back at Lamu police station.

Fred at last, the local community, his friends and close-knit family made merry after welcoming Mr Omar back home.

In a series of emotional photos, Omar Lali´s return explained his strong ties with the local community and how popular the Lamu native had become over the years.

Photos

Why Omar Lali was released amidst ongoing police investigations into Tecra Muigai´s death

Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 by Gloria Katunge

More than a week since Tecra´s burial, the Lamu Court has finally set free her boyfriend, Omar Lali.

Wednesday, May 27th, the court declined to extend the detention of the roughly 50-year old Lamu native who had been implicated in the case regarding the billionaire heiress´ death, even though no evidence had been provided against him.

A decision the court arrived at amidst ongoing police investigations into the controversial fatal fall of Tecra Karanja.

Why?

Yesterday marked exactly 21 days of Omar Lali behind bars, having been arrested on Tuesday, May 5th, in what police termed ´comprehensive investigations´ that did not need interference, therefore holding him back at Lamu police station.

Also read: Cause of Tecra’s death revealed (Autopsy)

But till date, no evidence has been provided against the family man, therefore setting him free.

However, Tecra´s lawyers wanted the court to extend his detention but it found no reason to detain him further.

According to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Omar Lali needed to go with them to the crime scene as well as to the Jaha House in Shella where the late Tecra sustained severe head injuries.

This would have been the fourth visit by the detectives to the scene of crime before Principal magistrate, Allan Temba turned down the request.

Omar´s case was set for mentioning on Tuesday, May 26th for the court to issue further directions. A court session held through video link.

Mr Temba stated that the detectives had been at the crime scene thrice and no evidence had since been unveiled.

Plus, Omar Lali´s 21 days pre-trial detention expired yesterday, Tuesday, 26th May.

Thirdly, according to the court, the pending phone extraction was not quite a process that needed Mr Lali to remain in custody.

Tecra´s samples had been already taken with pending toxicology analysis still ongoing but independent of the key suspect – Omar lali.

Lali has no capacity to interfere with witnesses as he actually doesn´t know who they are. The court will therefore fix the bond terms on Wednesday at 2:30pm once Lali proves by documents his fixed abode.

Not to forget that the aging man had strong community ties and also had a family of his own.

Mr Lali is however set to be let free at around 2pm today.

Omar´s kin

This comes barely a day after Omar´s younger brother, Quswai Lali Omar took to Twitter to demand for his release.

Also read: Omar Lali’s secret family unmasked (Photos)

Omar Lali stood as an inspiration and role model in the Lali family who could not understand why exactly their elder brother was being held up.

Sadly having to spend the Eid Mubarak festivities behind bars.

Release my brother Omar!! A good caring dad and our mentor!! He has been always good to us including the late Tecra Muigai. May Almighty protect you and come back home safe!!

Omar Lali´s kid brother, Quswai Lali Omar

Vouching for his release was Omar´s buddy, Mohamed Bin Shaib who works as a freelance journalist, also tweeting:

Although you are behind the bars, we still wish you a happy Eid Mubarak! Be strong and keep smiling!!! The President of Love!!!

The cry of the two and the masses has finally been heard and Omar is now free to return home.

Tecra’s boyfriend’s confession compels Keroche family to ask for his release

Posted on May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by Gloria Katunge

Tecra Muigai’s family have asked that her detained boyfriend, Omar Lali be set free after he proved innocent in her death.

Omar has been the first suspect in Tecra’s death having spent the last night with her when she fell off the stairs.

He was taken to police custody in Lamu on 2nd April, when Tecra breathed her last.

On April 4th 2020, the father of 5 was arraigned in court where officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations asked he be detained for an additional 21 days.

Also read : https://www.ghafla.co.ke/ke/tecras-last-moments-with-lali-omar-revealed/

As reported by Nation.co.ke Omar divulged a lot of details before the court regarding Tecra – a woman he loved, adored and wished to spend many more days, months and years with if that was to be God’s will.

Omar revealed that security officers had been in interaction with his family members.

They told my brother to tell me to confess to punching her…and that once I accept this as a formality, they will help me get out of jail.

But the aging man questioned:

Mimi nimpige kwa kazi gani, nimuue kwa kazi gani? Watu hawawezi kukubali ajali za Mwenyezi Mungu? (Why would I kill her? Why won’t people accept God’s will?)

Further blasting trolls digging into his age difference with the late Tecra, that did not bother him a bit.

Mwenyezi Mungu anaijua roho yangu. Anajua tulivyoishi. Mengine yote ni urongo mtupu. (God knows my soul and how we lived. Everything else are but pure lies)

Like I said, love knows no age nor boundaries and for Omar, Tecra was if anything, heaven-sent.

This girl…this girl was special. I know I will never find anyone like her again. I am suffering without her.

Following the extensive information he presented before the court, Tecra’s family asked that the state lets him free since there are no charges to be leveled against him.

According to the family, Tecra’s death was but a sheer accident.

Speaking of the plans Tecra had in store for them, Omar disclosed:

She had wanted us to settle down and I helped her look for a house in Naivasha.

But unfortunately:

Lakini Mwenyezi Mungu amemchukua… ni haki yake siwezi kumlaumu Maulana. (But she is gone…it’s his will so I can’t blame God)

Omar is born to a family of fishermen that saw him take up the trade for years until he met a dear Tecra Muigai.

He resides in Lamu’s Shela village where the two spent a couple of months together and where Tecra loved to visit every time she was around.

Being a tour boat operator, Omar has been able to fend for himself as well as from his business of sea food.

He is popular among the tourist circle because of his grasp of the history of the islands.

Question is: Will the state listen to and let a 51-year old Omar free?

Tecra’s postmortem postponed as boyfriend is detained

Posted on May 5, 2020May 7, 2020 by Gloria Katunge

Tecra’s planned autopsy of yesterday has been rescheduled after Homicide Detectives sought to leave no stone unturned in the ongoing investigations.

The young, promising individual met her death last week with several reports trying to establish ‘the how’ and probably thereafter ‘the why’.

A probe into her death was taken up by Detectives from the Homicide Unit at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

Her postmortem, scheduled for 4th May was however put off with detectives stating there were issues needed to be addressed first.

Also read : https://www.ghafla.co.ke/ke/anerlisa-muigais-sister-dies-in-grisly-road-accident-details/

Speaking to the press, Chief Government Pathologist, Dr Johansen Oduor articulated:

The postmortem has been postponed to a later date. This is to enable detectives look at some facts. The date has however not been fixed.

The team plans to interview several people in connection to Tecra’s death as well as visit the accident scene.

Homicide detectives of the DCI have visited the Lee Funeral Home where Tecra’s body has been lying with a different team camping in Lamu trying to reconstruct the scene.

One officer divulged:

They want to ensure any questions regarding the death are addressed.

Keroche Breweries CEO: Tabitha with daughters: Anerlisa (left) and Tecra (right)

This marks the second time her autopsy has been adjourned.

Alleged boyfriend

Tecra’s alleged boyfriend, Omar Lali stands as the main suspect in the murder and has since been arrested and questioned in regards the same.

However, following interrogations, the detectives felt his statements did not add up and sought to clarify further on facts.

A senior detective divulged:

He gave contradicting reports, initially saying the girlfriend fell off the stairs and later said in the bathroom. However, the deceased was found in the house unconscious with blood oozing from her mouth.

Meanwhile, Omar has been detained for 21 days to allow police to complete investigations into her death.

Sources privy to the incident indicated that Tecra had been admitted in the ICU three days before her passing on.

Tecra Muigai breathed her last on the 2nd of May according to a press statement issued by her family. Also indicating she succumbed to injuries sustained following a tragic accident.