Woman killed in brawl with lover

A middle-aged woman was found dead in Nalondo market under unclear circumstances.

Sharon Nasambu, who worked as a barmaid within the market, is believed to have been strangled by her lover following a night brawl.

Witnesses said they heard screams from the deceased's house in the middle of the night and when they woke up in the morning, they found her six-year-old daughter crying. It was then that they leant their neighbour had been murdered.

"The deceased was a jovial person and liked chatting with her neighbours.We don't understand what happened," said Jane Nyukuri, a neighbour.

Bungoma County Commander Charles Munyoli said his officers were investigating the killing and pursuing the alleged lover who fled after committing the offence.

"My officers are looking for the alleged killer. We are requesting residents to help us apprehend him so he can face the law for the heinous act," said Munyoli.

The body was transferred to the Bungoma County Referral Hospital mortuary.

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