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Police Investigate Brutal Murder of Couple in Siaya County

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 19 July 2019.

On July 19, 2019, police in Bondo, Siaya County, began investigating the mysterious death of a couple whose bodies were found in their house in Bar-Kuogo village, Bar-Kowino Location.

John Opiyo, 60, and his 51-year-old wife Helidah Adoyo are suspected to have been murdered. Their bodies were discovered by their children late on Thursday evening when they returned from grazing their livestock.

According to Bondo Sub-county Police Commander Anthony Wafula, both bodies had deep cuts, and Opiyo had a knife stuck in his ear. The police boss said they are investigating the incident to find the murderers and establish the motive of the killings.

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