In a shocking incident in Kakamega County, a man has been arrested after allegedly slashing a three-month-old infant to death in what has been described as a brutal and disturbing crime. Authorities reported that the baby’s throat was severed with a slasher, and the lifeless body was discovered lying in a pool of blood on the bed.
The attack, which occurred on Monday in Kabras village, has left the local community in disbelief. The motive for the killing remains unclear as investigations continue. Police recovered the weapon, a slasher, at the scene and have taken the suspect into custody. In a harrowing twist, villagers attempted to lynch the suspect in response to the gruesome murder, but police intervened, ensuring his safe arrest.
The suspect is currently undergoing psychiatric evaluation as part of the investigation. Police officers who responded to the crime scene described it as one of the most disturbing incidents in the area in recent months. Authorities have urged the public to remain calm as they work to uncover the reason behind the shocking attack.
In a separate case, detectives in Kisii County are investigating the murder of a 73-year-old woman, Anne Bosibori Ochenge, whose body was discovered in her kitchen in Birongo village. Her husband discovered her lifeless body after she failed to respond to him. While her death is still under investigation, the cause and motive remain unknown.
In Nyamira Town, police are also tracking a man who allegedly fatally assaulted his wife, Hellen Moraa, during a domestic dispute on October 11. The victim succumbed to her injuries two days later, and authorities are searching for the suspect, who fled the scene.
Additionally, in Baringo County, police discovered the decomposed body of a 72-year-old man, Edward Bore, who had been missing for a week. His body was found near a quarry in the Lelgel area of Koibatek, but the cause of his death has not yet been determined. Investigations into his death are ongoing.
As authorities continue to probe these separate cases, they have called for calm among the local communities and assured residents that justice will prevail.
