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- A 70-year-old man from Togonye village in Mwea East, Kirinyaga County allegedly stabbed his 24-year-old nephew to death following an argument after returning home from a drinking spree.
- The victim succumbed to his injuries at Kerugoya Hospital, sparking a police manhunt for the suspect who fled the scene, while locals joined efforts to locate him without success.
70-Year-Old Man Stabs Nephew To Death After Drinking Spree
A tragic incident unfolded in Togonye village, Kamunyange, Murinduko Ward, as a 70-year-old man, Patrick Gichobi, allegedly stabbed his 24-year-old nephew to death, sending shockwaves through the community in Mwea East, Kirinyaga County.
The altercation, reportedly stemming from a quarrel following their return home from a drinking spree, escalated when Gichobi wielded a kitchen knife against his nephew.
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Family members, led by Margaret Waguama, recounted the events, indicating that the nephew was discovered in a pool of blood and succumbed to his injuries despite efforts to save him at Kerugoya Hospital.
The suspect fled the scene, prompting a police manhunt, while locals mobilized efforts to locate him to no avail.
Peter Wanjohi, a local, highlighted that this was not the first instance of aggression from Gichobi, particularly when under the influence of alcohol, adding to the gravity of the situation.
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As the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic incident, the pursuit of justice and efforts to apprehend the suspect underscore the need for swift action to address such violent behaviors within society.