Kisumu Father of Three Sought for Wife's Murder Over Text Message Allegedly from Lover

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Nyakundi Report

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A 34-year-old father of three is wanted by police in Kisumu County after his wife was found strangled to death.

The incident occurred at Metameta area, where neighbors reported hearing the couple quarreling on Thursday night. The argument allegedly started when the husband discovered a text message on his wife's phone that read: "I love you". Neighbors suspect the message was from a man named Ochieng', who they believe was the woman's mpango wa kando.

The next morning, neighbors found the 32-year-old woman's lifeless body in bed with a tight string around her neck. The house was in disarray, with a crushed and scattered Alcatel phone.

A manhunt is underway for the suspect, and police are urging locals with information about the incident to come forward.

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