Police in Nakuru County have launched investigations into the brutal killing of an elderly couple who were found dead inside their home in Salgaa. The shocking incident has left residents of Muthiga village in Matuiku area gripped with fear as detectives seek to unravel the mystery behind the gruesome murders.
According to preliminary investigations, the couple, identified as 90-year-old Joseph Kihiti Ndegwa and his 63-year-old wife, Betrosa Wanjiku Githuri, were discovered dead on Sunday afternoon. Neighbours who went to check on them after noticing unusual silence at the homestead found their bodies lying inside the house with multiple injuries.
Police believe the two may have been attacked and killed on Saturday night by unknown assailants. Officers who visited the scene described it as a violent assault, with evidence suggesting the attackers may have used blunt and sharp objects. The motive for the killings remains unclear as detectives continue to gather clues from the crime scene.
The bodies were taken to the mortuary pending postmortem examinations, which will help determine the exact cause and time of death. By Tuesday morning, no suspects had been arrested in connection with the murders.
The incident has sparked widespread fear among residents of the quiet rural community, who expressed shock and disbelief over the violent act targeting the elderly couple known for their humble lifestyle. Local leaders have called for swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice and restore a sense of security in the area.
Police have assured residents that a team of detectives has been deployed to pursue the killers and uncover the motive behind the attack. They have also urged locals to remain vigilant and report any suspicious individuals or activities that could assist in the ongoing investigations.
In a separate incident in Chemilili, Kisumu County, police are probing the murder of a 35-year-old man, Silas Kityeso, whose body was found outside his house with severe head and chest injuries. Similarly, in Makupa, Mombasa County, a 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed following a dispute over a woman, while in Nairobi’s Shauri Moyo area, another man died after being struck on the head during an argument.
Police have launched investigations into all incidents as cases of violent confrontations and murders continue to rise across several parts of the country.
