Crime sceneDetectives are investigating an incident where a 47-year-old man was found dead in Kyambioni village, Kathiani subcounty, Machakos county, with an apparent injury to his forehead.
The body of Kioko Kinyiingi was discovered after his brother was informed that he had been found dead.
Police said they found Kinyiingi’s body lying on the ground.
Preliminary inquiries established that his brother had last seen him loitering at Kathiani Market on Monday.
At about 8pm, the brother was informed that Kinyiingi had been found dead at Kyambioni village.
Police noted an apparent injury on the left side of the deceased’s forehead, from which blood was oozing. Blood was also observed around his nose and mouth.
The scene was photographed and documented by scenes-of-crime officers before the body was removed and taken to Kathiani Level 4 Hospital mortuary.
The body was being preserved at the facility pending a post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death.
Police have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death.
The motive of the murder was not immediately known but police suspect he was attacked at the local market.
And a 41-year-old man died after he was allegedly assaulted by workers at a neighbour’s homestead in Kiambu county following accusations that he had stolen three chickens.
Paul Mutua was reportedly found at the homestead of his in Muru Road area, Kihara location, Kiambaa subcounty on Monday.
According to police, workers at the homestead apprehended Mutua, tied his hands and legs and allegedly assaulted him.
He was later taken to his house by his brother and another man who police said witnessed the assault.
Mutua was placed on his bed, where he later died from injuries sustained during the alleged assault.
Police said they found Mutua’s body lying on his bed in a supine position, with multiple injuries on different parts of his body.
Crime scene officers processed and documented the scene before the body was moved to SDA Church Mortuary, where it was preserved pending a postmortem examination.
Police arrested two suspects and a 21-year-old Ugandan in connection with the death pending further investigations.
Detectives are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault and determine the individual responsibility of those involved.
Police also discourage mob lynching and term it criminal. They want suspects to be surrendered to authorities for processing and possible prosecution.
