A businessman has been apprehended on charges of attempted murder after being accused of stabbing his partner multiple times.
Elias Mutugi Njeru, identified as the primary suspect in the attempted murder of Florence Wanjiku Gichohi, voluntarily presented himself to authorities accompanied by his legal counsel.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), “The suspect surrendered at Nakuru Police Station in the company of his lawyer from Gakuhi Chege and Associates Advocates.”
Following his surrender, the suspect was re-arrested and is currently in custody as investigations are conducted by officers from Menengai police station.
The incident was reported at Kiamunyi Police Post in Nakuru on Friday. Initial investigations revealed that the victim was assaulted by her boyfriend, Elias Njeru Mutugi, who is also her business partner at Indigenous Land Properties Limited.
“The altercation occurred at their rental residence in the Olive area due to domestic disputes. She is presently hospitalized in critical condition,” police officials stated.
Local leaders have condemned the attack and are advocating for swift justice for Wanjiku.
“We will support the family, and once the security agencies conclude their investigation, we are willing to provide pro bono legal assistance for her family,” remarked Gender Principal Secretary (PS) Anna Wangombe.
This incident marks the latest in a troubling trend of similar attacks that have resulted in numerous injuries and fatalities.
