Ohangla dancer Sheila Wegesha’s husband detained for 7 more days as detectives widen murder probe

Jackson Otieno Bambo, also known as James Babu Olang, who is suspected of killing Ohangla dancer Sheila Odoyo, alias Sheila Wegesha (inset).

A man suspected of murdering popular Ohangla dancer Sheila Odoyo, alias Sheila Wegesha, will remain in police custody for seven more days as detectives seek to complete investigations into the 2024 killing.

Mavoko Principal Magistrate Martha Nanzushi on Tuesday granted detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Athi River more time to hold Jackson Otieno Bambo, alias James Babu Olang, who was arrested in Tanzania after a two-year manhunt.

The deceased’s husband and was arrested in Kirongwe, Shirati District, where he was reportedly operating a club.

Police are treating her husband as a person of interest.

Anthony Mwangi Kamau remains at large after being linked to 15 arrests and nine charges related to the twin murders.

Police fear two arrested suspects may go free without witness statements.

CCTV footage helped identify the MCA in three reported theft incidents.

The vehicle was carrying 50 passengers including 12 pastors, church members and relatives.

Lobby says Mwaipaya is a known critic of the Tanzanian government.

Among those cleared is an MoH official who was on the same flight as a confirmed Ebola patient.