The prime suspect in the murder of Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer Felix Kintosi, DJ Joe Mfalme's hypeman Allan Ochieng, alias Hype Ballo has been released on a Kes 500,000 bond with a surety of a similar amount or a alternative of Kes 500,000 cash bail.

The Kiambu Law Court's Lady Justice Dorah Chepkwony released the hypeman yesterday on the condition that he attend all court sessions.

Further, he was ordered to report to the Kikuyu sub-county DCI office on the first day of every month until the key witness testifies.

 Hype Ballo is also expected to remain under the supervision of the Kibera area chief until his case is finalized.

The case will be mentioned on May 22, 2024, for pre-trial and scheduling of a hearing date.

In the case, Hype Ballo is accused of assaulting the officer on March 16 alongside Eric Kariuki Gathua, Simon Wambugu Wanjiru, Khadija Abdi Wako, Sammy Cheruiyot Rotich and Agnes Kerubo Mogoiare.

The DCI officer later succumbed to injuries on March 21, 2024.