The man believed to be behind the brutal acid attack on Nairobi gospel singer Mary Claire has been arrested, following a carefully executed police sting in Kibera that brought a dramatic breakthrough in a case that has horrified the country.
According to TV47 Digital, the suspect identified as Elvis Opiyo was apprehended in a coordinated operation after detectives tracked him down within the sprawling informal settlement.
The arrest, carried out over the weekend, followed days of sustained investigations and mounting public pressure for swift action.
Police sources indicate the suspect did not act on impulse. Instead, early findings suggest a chilling level of planning, with reports pointing to a scheme in which the attack may have been orchestrated—possibly involving hired accomplices to carry out the assault.
He is currently being held at Kibera Police Station, as detectives intensify efforts to piece together the full scope of the crime and prepare charges.
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A crime that sparked national outrage
The case has garnered significant public attention since Mary Claire, 24, was attacked and doused with acid in Nairobi, resulting in severe burns and leaving her fighting for her life.
The sheer brutality of the act – and the suggestion that it stemmed from a personal relationship gone sour – triggered widespread anger.
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Across television broadcasts and social media platforms, Kenyans demanded justice, amplifying calls for the attacker to be found and prosecuted.
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