By Njoroge Ndung’u
Police in Kuresoi have launched a manhunt of a 40 year old suspect who stabbed to death a Form Four student at Saptet area in Keringet, Nakuru County.
Kapsimbeiywo Assistant Chief Richard Ruto confirmed the incident saying the victim was found engaging in a love affair with the suspect’s wife on their matrimonial bed.
“The victim was a Form Four student at Kapsimbeiywo secondary school before he met his death. It was suspected that the student occasionally visited the home of the suspect since he rarely lived with his wife,” said Ruto.
The deceased was identified as Edmond Kipmgetich. He was 19 years old.
The administrator said the couples reconciled recently after months of separation and that there was no one inside their rented house since the woman’s children had travelled to Olpusimoru where their father (the suspect) lived.
When Directorate Criminal Investigation Office (DCI) officers arrived at the scene, the house was in a pool of blood but no weapon was recovered.
The suspect’s wife identified as Judeth Chelang’at, 35, escaped with minor injuries.
Residents who arrived at the scene immediately after the incident found the suspect holding the weapon but he later vanished into the darkness .No one knows about his whereabouts.
Ruto said the boy was rushed to Olenguruone sub county hospital with serious injuries on the head and neck but succumbed to his injuries on the way to Nakuru Level Five hospital.
Selly Rotich, 61, the victim’s mother said it was painful to lose her son whom she had more hope for in future.
Ms Caroline Ng’eno, a neighbour called on young people especially learners to complete their education before engaging in love affairs.
She urged parents to lead by example by showing their children good morals.
