In Siaya County, a family is mourning the sudden death of their relative, who tragically collapsed and passed away while testifying at the Bondo Magistrates Court on Thursday.
The deceased, identified as Charles Obonyo, collapsed during his testimony in a land succession case, as per a police incident report filed at Bondo Police Station.
The report noted that Obonyo collapsed around noon during the court proceedings.
Family members present in court swiftly rushed Obonyo to Bama Hospital, but tragically, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The collapse of the witness brought the court proceedings to a temporary halt.
Police authorities have initiated investigations into the incident to ascertain the circumstances leading to Obonyo’s collapse and subsequent demise.
The family, understandably distraught by the sudden loss, refrained from commenting on the matter.
They neither disclosed any details regarding the deceased’s medical history nor offered further insights into the events surrounding his collapse.
“The matter is a police case, as a family we shall not comment about it.
The investigations are on,” stated a relative who preferred to remain anonymous.
The untimely death of Charles Obonyo serves as a sobering reminder of the unpredictability of life and the inherent risks associated with legal proceedings.
As authorities delve deeper into the circumstances of his passing, the family and community are left grappling with the shock and grief of losing a loved one in such unexpected circumstances.
