This archive report was first published on 26 December 2019.
On December 26, 2019, a fatal stabbing occurred in Munyu village, Suna West Sub-County, Migori, leaving the community reeling in shock.
The incident, which happened just seven kilometres from Migori town, involved a 32-year-old man named Joanes Nyambo and his sister-in-law, Eunice Adhiambo.
According to Chief Paul Yogo, the altercation began as a family squabble, with Nyambo allegedly attacking Adhiambo for being disrespectful to her in-laws.
Adhiambo, who was peeling cassava for breakfast, turned to a kitchen knife in a fit of rage and stabbed Nyambo multiple times in the chest.
‘They had a slight family squabble with the man attacking her for allegedly being disrespectful to her in-laws. In a fit of rage, she turned her kitchen knife on the man, stabbing him several times in the chest,’ said Chief Yogo.
Police are now searching for Adhiambo, who is said to be expectant, after she escaped on foot, leaving behind her two children.
Victor Onyango, a neighbour who responded to Nyambo’s distress calls, said the victim died while being rushed to hospital.
Following the incident, Chief Yogo called on residents to solve their differences amicably and not resort to violence.
