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Detectives are investigating the death of a 30-year-old school night watchman who was found dead inside a store at a secondary school in Matuu, Machakos County.
The deceased, identified as Jackson Kioko Nyamai, had reportedly been on duty alongside another watchman when he went into the store to rest. Police said his body was discovered at around 6 am on Sunday, lying on the floor after apparently vomiting, with mucus reportedly seen coming from his nostrils.
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The scene was documented as investigations got underway into the circumstances surrounding his death. His body was later moved to Mbaku Funeral Services, where it is being preserved pending a postmortem examination to establish the cause of death.
Two Women Arrested Over Death of Alleged Witchcraft Suspect in Migori
Meanwhile, police in Migori County have arrested two women following the death of a 53-year-old woman after an alleged assault linked to accusations that she was practising witchcraft.
The deceased, identified as Florence Tono, was found lying in her compound in Rongo Sub-County on Sunday, bearing multiple injuries and bleeding heavily. Police said she was discovered completely naked and was rushed to Royal Hospital in critical condition, where she later died while receiving treatment.
According to police, the incident occurred at around 9 am when two women allegedly went to Tono’s home to confront her over claims that she practised witchcraft. The women reportedly wrestled her to the ground, kicked her, and assaulted her before fleeing the scene, after which she was found severely injured.
Tono’s body was taken to Rosewood Hospital Mortuary, where it is being preserved pending a postmortem examination.
The incident adds to a string of recent deaths linked to alleged mob attacks reported across different parts of the country, amid ongoing efforts to address the practice. Police have continued to discourage such attacks, urging members of the public to hand over suspects to authorities instead of taking the law into their own hands. According to police statistics, most victims in reported mob-attack cases are men, and investigations into such incidents remain ongoing, with those found responsible facing potential murder charges.
