Authorities in Kehancha, Migori County, are probing the tragic stabbing death of a local football official that occurred on Saturday night under mysterious circumstances.
The incident took place in Ilerege village, located within Bukira Central Ward. Assistant Chief Chacha Sagamo has confirmed that the victim was identified as Moi Ottomax, a farmer who also held a position within the local football community.
“The young man sustained a stab wound to the chest, resulting in significant bleeding. Regrettably, he succumbed to his injuries before we could reach the hospital,” Sagamo reported. He added that Ottomax had suffered a severe laceration.
Witnesses recounted seeing a local man, believed to be the primary suspect, pursuing Ottomax through the streets of Ikerege Shopping Centre while wielding a knife. The confrontation culminated in the suspect cornering Ottomax and delivering the fatal stab wound.
Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the case and are currently in pursuit of the suspect, who is reported to have gone into hiding after the incident.
Meanwhile, the body of Moi Ottomax is resting at the morgue of Kehancha sub-county hospital.
