Man killed in land dispute in Runyenjes, Embu

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A 25-year-old man was found murdered following a quarrel with his brother over a piece of land in Runyenjes, Embu county.

The deceased was found in his mother’s compound on the evening of April 12, long after the incident had occurred.

Police said they established that the deceased and his brother had quarrelled and fought, leading to the fatal attack.

According to the police, the assailant escaped the scene immediately after the incident.

The body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy and further investigations, police said.

In Awendo, Migori county, the body of a man with a chopped-off right wrist was found lying on the roadside. The deceased was identified as David Otieno, 34, and police said the body had multiple injuries.

Witnesses said the deceased had fought with his nephew, who is believed to have fatally attacked him. The nephew reportedly escaped the scene as police moved the body to the mortuary pending further procedures.

In Parklands, Nairobi, a man aged about 27 was found dead in a tunnel. Police suspect the victim was killed at the scene on Sunday evening during a robbery.

The body had visible head injuries when it was discovered and was moved to the mortuary for autopsy and identification, police said.

In Matungu, Kakamega county, the body of a man was found submerged in stagnant water in a suspected murder. Police said the body had no visible injuries when it was discovered on Sunday and was moved to the mortuary.

A team of detectives has been set up to investigate the incident. The motive was yet to be established on Monday as investigations continue, police said.

In West Pokot, a 69-year-old man was killed after a mob accused him of practising witchcraft. According to police in Pokot Central Sub-county, the incident occurred in the Marich area.

The victim was at his home when a group of about 20 men stormed the compound and took him away. The attackers accused him of engaging in witchcraft before assaulting him.

Police said that even after relatives sought help and reported the matter, the mob escalated the violence and hanged the elderly man using a rope, killing him on the spot. The body was moved to the mortuary pending further procedures.

Authorities have condemned the killing and said investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest those involved.