Former Harambee Stars player Collins Okoth Ougo alias Gattuso has been arraigned in court over the murder of a minor in Lucky Summer Estate in Nairobi.
Gattuso was arraigned alongside his co-accused Silvia Aoko before Justice Alexander Muteti at the Milimani Law Courts but did not plead to the charges.
The two were arraigned after undergoing medical tests and were directed to take a plea on September 11, 2024.
“The prosecution confirmed that the suspects had undergone medical assignment, and Justice Muteti directed mental assessment reports be filed in court before they plead to charges on 11th September 2024,” the Office of the Director Of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) stated.
According to the statement by the ODPP, the Investigating officer (IO) who appeared in court following court summons refuted claims he had declined to release a mobile phone and money belonging to Gatusso.
Gatusso featured for several Kenyan Premier League clubs as a footballer such as Gor Mahia.
“The IO informed court that during the arrest, he recovered a Samsung mobile phone and a wallet which had two identification cards and NHIF card and all were recorded in an inventory signed by the suspect. The court directed the IO to release a Samsung phone to the suspect. He also directed him to make a formal complaint with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA),” ODPP added.
The former Harambee Stars player and Aoko are alleged to have killed a three-year-old girl namely Pamela Atieno alias Scovian Maya in April 2024.
He has been in police custody as detectives conclude investigations into the murder.
Okoth is held at Industrial Area Remand Prison while his co-accused is held at Lang’ata Women’s Prison.
