A family in Pipeline, Nairobi, is grieving the tragic loss of Susan Nabwire, 27, who was allegedly murdered by her husband in a brutal act of domestic violence.
Nabwire, the mother of a one-year-old child, was killed on the night of August 13 by her 44-year-old husband, a former police officer.
The suspect is also accused of sexually assaulting the family’s house help following the attack.
According to Nabwire’s mother, the suspect returned home that evening in a foul mood, accusing Susan of infidelity and demanding access to her phone, passwords, and mobile money account. When she refused to provide her PIN, the situation escalated.
“He went to the bedroom, removed his clothes and took a picture, then told his wife to take off her clothes and take a picture with him,” Nabwire’s mother recounted.
Later that night, around 3 a.m., the house help witnessed the terrifying events unfold. The suspect allegedly retrieved an axe and launched a violent assault.
A blow to the neck left Nabwire with a severe wound, after which the house help pleaded for mercy, but the attack continued.
“He was arguing with Susan through the night. Then he went to the bathroom and came back with an axe. He struck her neck and her head,” the house help stated.
“Then he took a rope and strangled her, before stabbing her in the eyes and threatening to kill her as she watched.”
After fatally assaulting Nabwire, the suspect reportedly shoved her body under the bed and turned on the house help, sexually assaulting her. He then locked the house, leaving the house help and the toddler inside, and took their mobile phones.
Police later arrived at the scene, broke down the door, and transported Nabwire’s body to Mama Lucy Hospital mortuary, where it remains preserved.
The suspect was apprehended on Saturday, August 23, and is currently being held at Embakasi Police Station awaiting arraignment.
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