Detectives have detained a 30-year-old man in connection with the murder of a 70-year-old woman during a dispute over food in Kiambu County.
The body of Pauline Kiragu was discovered on her farm, with blood oozing from her head after she was attacked by the suspect.
According to police reports, the suspect used a fork jembe an agricultural tool belonging to his grandmother—to strike Kiragu twice in the head.
The incident occurred in Kagongo village, Rweno, during the morning of Monday.
Local residents reported that the suspect had expressed frustration over not being fed by the victim.
He then confronted her at the farm, leading to a physical altercation.
During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly grabbed the fork jembe from Kiragu and struck her, causing her to collapse and die on the spot.
After the attack, he fled the scene but was apprehended a few hours later.
Kiambu police boss Michael Muchiri confirmed that the murder weapon, which had blood stains, was recovered from the scene and secured as evidence.
“We are investigating this murder case and have a suspect in custody,” Muchiri stated, adding that the suspect is expected to be presented in court soon, with plans to request additional time to continue the investigation.
The victim’s body has been taken to a local mortuary for an autopsy and further procedures.
In a separate incident, police are investigating the sudden death of a trolley pusher in the Grogon area of Nairobi.
The deceased, identified as 46-year-old Jafred Nandwa, collapsed while pushing luggage on Tuesday morning.
His colleagues rushed him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. They later transported his body to the Central Police Station to report the incident.
Additionally, in Jericho Lumumba Estate, a robbery suspect was lynched by a mob after attempting to break into a house.
The man, believed to be around 30 years old, was found dead on the roadside after the incident on Tuesday.
Police report that he was stoned to death by locals after an alarm was raised.
Authorities are discouraging mob lynching, emphasizing that suspects should be turned over to the police for proper handling and prosecution.
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