Police in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County have arrested two main suspects believed to have been involved in the murder of Kenyan-born Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat on Sunday morning in Kimumu estate. “It is true we have made a breakthrough in arresting the suspects who are in custody and they will be arraigned in court on Tuesday. The 2008 World Junior 3,000m steeplechase silver medalist Benjamin Kiplagat, who represents Uganda, was found murdered along the road on his way home located in Kimumu. “We are still investigating the incident to ascertain what really happened but what we can confirm is that the man found dead is an international athlete called Benjamin Kiplagat,” said Okal. Kiplagat, who hails from Marakwet East, has been training in Eldoret and its environs before heading to Uganda to take part in various competitions.

Source: Daily Nation January 01, 2024 18:19 UTC