Police in Kasarani Sub-County, Nairobi, launched investigations into a suspected murder after the body of a 24-year-old man was discovered in Clay City.
The incident was reported at Kasarani Police Station on Tuesday May 6 prompting a police probe.
Police officers who responded to the scene found the body of the deceased, later identified as David Ondiek.
The body had severe visible injuries, including deep cuts to the head and face. Blood was also observed around the head area, indicating a violent attack.
The deceased was identified by a relative who stated that Ondiek had been struggling with mental illness.
Crime scene officers from Kasarani processed the scene before the body was moved to City Mortuary, where a post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted.
Police have opened investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
Elsewhere, police in Nyamira South Sub-County launched investigations into a brutal murder after a 37-year-old man was found dead outside his house in Nyangena Village, Ikobe Location.
Police visited the scene and discovered the body of the deceased lying outside his residence. The body had multiple deep panga cuts to the face, head, chest, and right hand.
The victim was later identified as Douglas Nyaruri, a local resident who lived alone.
Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) officers from Nyamira County processed and documented the scene. However, no arrests have been made and no weapon was recovered.
The body was later moved to Nyamira County Referral Hospital mortuary, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.
Investigations into the incident are still ongoing.
In the meantime, police in Butere Sub-County, Kakamega County launched investigations into a murder incident reported early on Tuesday morning in Musitesheni Village.
Police visited the scene and discovered the lifeless body of a 50-year-old man identified as Said Lutta Omwande.
The body was found lying outside his father’s house with deep cuts to the neck and abdomen, suggesting a violent attack.
Preliminary findings also indicate that the deceased had reportedly quarreled with his father late into the night.
Witnesses said he was heard shouting as he headed towards his father’s home, where his body was later discovered.
Police recovered a sharp slasher at the scene, believed to be the murder weapon.
The main suspect fled immediately after the incident. Authorities have launched a manhunt to trace and arrest him.
The scene has since been processed, and the body moved to Butere County Hospital Mortuary, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.
