Police are investigating an incident in Ruiru, Kiambu County, where a 53-year-old man was found dead after his jacket became entangled on a wall around his home.
Authorities say the man, George Mukuria, appears to have attempted to scale the fence when the jacket he was wearing became entangled, resulting in his death.
Mukuria was discovered hanging on a fence on Monday night. Reports indicate he arrived home to find his gate locked and the guard unresponsive to calls and knocks.
He then reportedly tried to climb a section of the compound wall in the Karuguru area. The guard found his body shortly after.
Police noted that Mukuria’s jacket had caught on the grills surrounding the property and contributed to the fatal incident. He was confirmed dead at the scene.
No visible injuries were observed, and the body was taken to the mortuary for further procedures.
Meanwhile, police in Kinoo, Kiambu County, are investigating a fire that claimed the life of Jimmy Munyua, 34.
Officials said an iron-sheet house was completely destroyed on Tuesday morning.
Munyua died while sleeping on a sofa, and household items of undetermined value were also lost.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The body has been moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy.
In Murungaru, Nyandarua County, authorities are investigating the death of 75-year-old Jacinta Njeri Gachuki, found inside her home.
Police said her body was lying face down on the living room floor beside a turned-down sofa and covered with bedding when discovered.
Examinations revealed severe facial injuries and deep cuts around the nose and mouth, suspected to have been caused by a sharp object.
The body was taken to the mortuary for further procedures. No arrests have been made in connection with the case.
Police have noted a rise in sudden death incidents across the country and continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding these cases.
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