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Fatalities and investigations in Meru County

Overview

In Meru County, police are investigating two separate incidents involving fatalities. In Tigania East, authorities are looking into the death of 20-year-old John Mwenda, who was allegedly stabbed during a confrontation with his elder brother, William Thuranira. Mwenda’s body was found in a farm in Lii Village with injuries to his stomach, head, and arm; a blood-stained panga was recovered at the scene.

In a separate matter in Igembe South, investigators are examining the discovery of an unidentified man’s body, estimated to be approximately 60 years old, found near the Maua-Antubochio road. Police suspect the individual may have been killed at a different location before being left at the scene.

Entities

Makueni County · Meru County · Kasikeu · Ann Mulwa · William Thuranira

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Makueni police investigate recovery of human leg belonging to missing woman

    Police in Makueni County, Kenya, are investigating the death of Ann Mulwa after her human leg was discovered in Kathukuni Village weeks after she was reported missing.

  2. 14 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Meru County police investigate fatal stabbing and body discovery

    Police in Meru County are investigating a fatal stabbing involving two brothers in Tigania East and the discovery of an unidentified man's body in Igembe South.

Sources

kahawatungu.com · nairobileo.co.ke · nairobinews.co.ke · thenewsminute.com