Police in Nyamira are investigating an incident where an intruder killed a man by pouring hot water on him in an attack.
The intruder also stabbed the victim Hassan Anchinga killing him.
Anchinga had come home in Nyabiemba village in Kegogi sub-location and found his house broken into by an unknown person.
He had left water boiling in the house.
It was then he realized there was an intruder and a confrontation ensued that led to the robber pouring on him hot water.
The intruder according to police also stabbed Achinga in the chest before escaping the scene without stealing anything.
The brother of the deceased rushed to the scene and found him in bad shape.
He was taken to Keroka sub-county hospital before being transferred to Ichuni Mission hospital and later shifted to Kisii Teaching and referral hospital where he succumbed.
Police visited the recovered open shoes, Marvin, and a knife believed to be the property of the suspect.
A hunt on the suspect is ongoing, police said.
