Murder suspect takes his own life in police cell

A man who had been in police custody for killing his brother-in-law has committed suicide. Homa Bay OCPD Esau Ochorokodi said the 29-year-old hang himself using a shirt in the toilet. The body was discovered by police officers conducting a routine inspection.

"My officers noticed that Oyamo was not with his colleagues. They were told he had gone to the toilet. They went to the toilet and found the body dangling upon opening the toilet door," Ochorokodi said.

He said they arrested the man on Sunday in Sori township in the neighbouring Migori County for killing his brother in-law, Dancun Omondi, and stabbing his mother-in-law Esther Omondi in the stomach. Ms Omondi was admitted to Homa Bay County Hospital where she is recuperating.