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Nyanza09 May 2024 - 09:56

59-year-old Nandi man hacked to death in clash with relative

Kimaiyo died on the spot after bleeding heavily.

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Police in Singor, Nandi County are investigating the murder of a 59-year-old man in a domestic fight with his relative.

According to police, William Kimalyo Mosop who was a resident of Chosereb village was murdered by his relative after an argument.

Police said an argument had ensued between the suspect and the deceased where the suspect picked up a panga and hacked the man on the head and right hand.

Kimaiyo died on the spot after bleeding heavily.

The suspect also attacked the deceased man’s wife and cut her on the left hand and leg.

She was rushed to Nandi Hills Sub County Hospital for medical attention while the body of the deceased was removed to the same facility mortuary for autopsy.

Efforts to trace and apprehend the suspect are underway, police said on Thursday adding they were yet to establish the motive of the attack.

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