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Police arrest three suspects linked to mysterious visit to marathoner's home before fatal crash.
Police have made significant progress in the investigation surrounding the mysterious visit to the home of world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, who tragically lost his life in a fatal road accident.
Three of the four individuals allegedly involved in the visit, which occurred just days before Kiptum's untimely demise, have been apprehended and are currently undergoing questioning by authorities.
The suspects were detained at Kaptagat Police Station in Elgeyo Marakwet County before being transferred to Iten for further interrogation.
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This development comes after Kiptum's father, Samson Cheruiyot, raised concerns about the unidentified visitors who arrived at their residence in Chepsamo village, Kaptarakwa ward, Keiyo South Constituency, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
Cheruiyot recounted the unsettling encounter with the four individuals, stating that they had come looking for Kiptum but failed to properly identify themselves.
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Despite his request for identification, they chose to depart abruptly, leaving behind a sense of suspicion and unease.
"There are people who came home a while back who were looking for Kiptum but they refused to identify themselves," Cheruiyot disclosed to Citizen TV. "I asked them to provide identification, but they opted to leave. It was a group of four people."
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Following Cheruiyot's identification of the three suspects at Kaptagat Police Station, authorities have also detained the vehicle allegedly used by the individuals during their visit.
Investigators are now focused on unraveling the circumstances surrounding the visit and its potential connection to Kiptum's tragic accident.
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The apprehension of these individuals marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation, shedding light on a critical aspect of the events leading up to Kiptum's demise.
With the suspects in custody, authorities are intensifying their efforts to piece together the puzzle and bring clarity to the situation.
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While the motive behind the visit remains unclear, authorities are leaving no stone unturned in their quest for answers.
The involvement of these individuals, coupled with the timing of their visit, has raised suspicions and prompted a thorough examination of their possible role in the tragic incident.
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