Tragedy as man slashes nine-year-old son to death in Trans Nzoia

Trans-Nzoia, Kenya: A man has been arrested for allegedly slashing his nine-year-old son to death in Chebarus village in Trans-Nzoia County.

Waitaluk Location Chief Samuel Biwott said the man attacked his son using a panga over unknown reasons on Sunday evening.

The administrator said the suspect summoned the boy and slashed him on the hands and other parts of the body.

"The man descended on the boy with a panga and seriously wounded him and escaped after the attack but we pursued and arrested him," said Biwott.

The chief said the boy succumbed to injuries while being rushed to Kitale Level Five Hospital by residents.

Biwott said the man had attacked and seriously wounded another son two years ago over unclear circumstances.
Trans-Nzoia County Commander Lillian Okembo confirmed the incident and said the suspect is being held and investigations are ongoing.

Okembo said the suspect will be arraigned in court after investigation is over.
 

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