Nairobi, April 10 -- Three suspects linked to the recent attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi will remain in police custody for seven days.

This is after a Kisumu court allowed investigators more time to complete inquiries into the incident.

Appearing before Magistrate Daniel Chumba on Friday, the suspects Carlos Owiti, Eric Otieno and Vincent Odhiambo were ordered detained at Kisumu Central Police Station as police finalise investigations into an alleged offence of robbery with violence.

The prosecution had sought a 14-day custodial order, arguing that detectives required additional time to gather evidence and conclude investigations under Section 296(2) of the Penal Code, which carries severe penalties upon conviction.

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