Detectives Probe Shocking Killing of Two-Year-Old in Nyamira County
Police in Nyamira County have launched investigations after a two-year-old boy was slashed to death in Bokeira Village, Nyamusi, on Friday night.
According to police reports, the tragic incident occurred during a domestic dispute, when the boy’s aunt allegedly attacked him with a panga (machete), leaving him with fatal head injuries.
Witnesses told police that the suspect was found holding the child’s injured head moments after the attack. She reportedly dropped the weapon and fled the scene before neighbours could restrain her.
“The suspect escaped immediately after the attack. A blood-stained panga, believed to be the murder weapon, was recovered at the scene and kept as evidence,” police said in a statement.
Body Taken to Mortuary as Manhunt Intensifies
Officers who arrived at the scene documented the incident and moved the body to the mortuary for a postmortem examination. A manhunt for the suspect is currently underway, with police urging members of the public to provide any information that could help trace her.
Authorities have condemned the killing, describing it as a disturbing case of domestic violence that underscores the need for better conflict management and mental health awareness within families.
Police Appeal for Calm and Cooperation
Detectives from Nyamira County Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have assured residents that justice will be served, urging locals to remain calm as investigations continue.
“We are following crucial leads and expect to arrest the suspect soon,” a police source said.
