This archive report was first published on 24 October 2021.
On Saturday, a 35-year-old man committed a heinous crime in Kabururu village, Tharaka-Nithi County, hacking to death his 27-year-old ex-wife and six-year-old daughter.
According to Igambang'ombe Deputy County Commissioner Fred Masinjila, the suspect allegedly slashed his ex-wife to death before beheading his daughter.
Mr. Masinjila stated that after committing the crime, the suspect fled the scene.
"The man warned his daughter to stop crying as he hacked her mother to death before turning on the minor," said Mr. Masinjila.
Police rushed to the scene and found the two bodies lying in pools of blood. The bodies were moved to Chuka County Referral Hospital mortuary.
Mr. Ireri Njue, the father of the deceased woman, claimed that the suspect had been threatening to kill his daughter. He also stated that the suspect met his daughter while she was in college six years ago.
Mr. Njue expressed concern that the suspect might return and kill another person, urging the police to provide them with security.
