A 35-year-old man who went missing while working on his farm in Kamaringa area, Mutuati Sub-County, Meru County, was found dead with a suspected gunshot wound to the head.
Joseph Mugambi Kabithi was reported missing on Wednesday, November 4, by his brother after he failed to return home from the family farm.
Following the report, a multi-agency security team comprising Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers, regular police officers and National Police Reservists (NPR) launched an extensive search in the area.
The search, conducted approximately 10 kilometres east of Mutuati Police Station, ended with the discovery of Kabithi’s lifeless body.
According to police, the body had a visible wound on the head suspected to have been caused by a gunshot.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased may have been shot by suspected bandits, although the motive behind the killing remains unclear.
The scene was documented by the security team before the body was moved to Nyambene Sub-County Hospital mortuary, where it is being preserved pending a postmortem examination.
Investigations have been launched to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing and identify those responsible.
Meanwhile, a 23-year-old man has been stabbed to death following a dispute over a Sh180 debt in Rubiri, Karagita area, Mirera Location, Naivasha Sub-County.
Chris Odiaga, who was reportedly walking home with a friend and another unidentified man, was attacked on Thursday night after the stranger allegedly confronted him over the outstanding debt.
According to police, an argument broke out after the suspect demanded payment of the Sh180.
During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly drew a knife and stabbed Odiaga in the stomach, leaving him bleeding heavily.
His companion rushed him to Naivasha Sub-County Referral Hospital for treatment. However, doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival.
Police officers from Naivasha Police Station, accompanied by Scene of Crime personnel from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), visited and processed the scene.
The deceased’s clothes were reportedly soaked in blood, particularly around the area below the chest.
His body was moved to Naivasha Sub-County Referral Hospital mortuary, where it is awaiting a postmortem examination.
Police have launched investigations into the killing as efforts to establish the identity and whereabouts of the suspect continue.
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