Wells Fargo HR Manager Found Dead In Sabatia, Vihiga

Senior Manager Found Dead Days After Going Missing

A senior manager at a security company was found dead in a mortuary, days after he went missing. His body was discovered in Sabatia, Vihiga County on Monday.

Missing Since October 18

Willis Ayieko, the Human Resource (HR) Manager at Wells Fargo, disappeared on Friday, October 18. He was last seen attending a burial in Gem, Siaya County.

Vehicle Found Abandoned

Ayieko’s vehicle, an orange pick-up, was found abandoned near a petrol station in Sabatia, Vihiga County.
CCTV footage showed two men leaving his vehicle at the scene.
Police are trying to identify these men to learn how they obtained the vehicle.

Body Discovered

Four days after he went missing, Ayieko’s body was found in the same area and taken to the mortuary.

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Ongoing Investigation

Police are investigating the case as a murder.
A team of detectives is visiting places where Ayieko’s car was seen to gather more information.
The motive for the killing remains unclear.

Speculations About His Role

Ayieko’s family and friends suggest his disappearance might be linked to his work as an HR manager.
Recent layoffs at various companies have led to fears that his abduction may be connected to someone he had to let go.

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Timeline of Events:

Friday, October 18: Ayieko attended a burial and went missing later in the day.
Saturday, October 19: He was expected to attend another event in Kakamega but didn’t show up.
Monday, October 21: His body was found in Sabatia, Vihiga County.

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