Man accused of chopping off wife’s arms in Masii, Machakos County denied bond

Stephen Ngila at the Machakos Law Courts yesterday. He is accused of chopping off his wife’s hands and was remanded until September 20, without chance of bail, when his case will be heard. (PHOTO: JOHN MUIA/ STANDARD)

A man accused of chopping off his wife's arms in Masii has been denied bond.

Senior Principal Magistrate Kipkurui Kibellion yesterday ruled that the suspect, Stephen Ngila, who was charged with the attempted murder of his wife Jacqueline Mwende, should be remanded in police custody until the prosecution concludes investigations.