Debate ignites as Babu Owino is acquitted of Murder Charges.
Debate ignites as Babu Owino is acquitted of Murder Charges; In a ruling made by Magistrate Bernard Ochoi, The court ruled that the prosecution did not have enough evidence to continue with case.
The magistrate also highlighted that the main witness was not availed before the house, to testify.
The magistrate ruled,”Having evaluated the evidence … I find that the prosecution has failed to prove a case beyond reasonable doubt.”
“Why did the investigating officer not avail the person who recovered the bullet head and cartridge to testify?” He questioned.”
The judge further ruled that the ballistic evidence did not indicate the source of the bullets, and the gun used was never found.
He questioned,”If the bullet head was recovered on the wall as claimed was it not necessary for a ballistic expert to visit the scene and adduce evidence. Was it not necessary to provide medical evidence to show that the bullet exited from DJ Evolve’s body and landed on the wall?”
The court also outlined that the prosecution failed to prove the disorderly conduct alleged to be portrayed by the Legislator, thus faulted the prosecution for not adducing the blood sample to show the alcohol content.
Netizens have reacted;
Jaloka wrote,”The court has said that there is no evidence that Babu Owino shot DJ Evolve. Reminds me of when a commission of inquiry, after years of investigations, concluded that Dr. Robert Ouko shot himself in the head then poured conc acid on himself before lying gently on the ground.”
Felix stated,”Raila Odinga’s successor H.E Babu Owino, the controversial figure involved in the DJ Evolve shooting incident, has been acquitted. He spent over Ksh 130 Million covering DJ Evolve’s extensive medical expenses. The court had no choice but to acquit him due to the circumstance.”
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