The International Criminal Court (ICC) may consider investigating the untimely death of key suspect Paul Gicheru who passed away on Monday, September 26 in his Karen Home.
Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke, security expert George Musumali stated that while the hearing of his case was concluded pending judgement, the ICC still has interests in the wellbeing of the deceased.
Musumali noted that the international court may probe the matter if it suspects malice in Gicheru’s demise.
“Given the level the case had advanced to, ICC has already received news of his death and is looking into the matter. They have their own security team and if need be, they will involve Interpol,” Musumali remarked.
Haggai Chogo also concurred with Musumali, that the death may as well be considered an obstruction of justice and that ICC will launch its independent investigations.
However, Chogo opined that the Hague Court should have already dispatched a team to Kenya as local police may lack the capacity to look into the lawyer’s demise. He also argued that the National Police Service may tamper with evidence.
“The problem we have in Kenya is corruption, which has infiltrated the justice system. As such, the crime scene and investigation could have already been compromised.
“Even if Interpol was to be involved, they would be limited in their work and may not be allowed to areas, crevices where the answers to his death may lie,” Chogo stated.
Musumali opined that the crime scene should have already been secured. In addition, he added that the inquiry should be conducted by a specialized team.
“Homicide detectives need to have taken charge of the scene. Every member of the household including his spouse should be considered a suspect and be taken in for questioning,” he stated.
The expert added that a post-mortem should be conducted by two pathologists, a government and a family medic.
“Post-mortem results will dictate whether the death was by natural means or toxicological analysis needs to be done. Findings will be a matter of local and international interest,” Musumali stated.
Source: kENYANS.CO.KE
