Former Mlolongo OCS Stephen Lelei, Westgate Attack Hero Turned Murder Suspect in Lawyer Willie Kimani Case, Dies at Kiambu Hospital: Family

Stephen Lelei, the former Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Mlolongo, who gained national acclaim as a hero during the Westgate attack, has passed away at a hospital in Kiambu, according to his family. Lelei’s later years were marred by controversy as he faced murder charges in connection with the high-profile case of lawyer Willie Kimani, who was abducted and killed in 2016. The case drew significant public attention and highlighted issues of police misconduct and extrajudicial killings in Kenya. Lelei’s death marks the end of a tumultuous chapter in his life, leaving a complex legacy of heroism intertwined with grave allegations.

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