Senior prosecutor who had accused wife of witchcraft found dead at home

Shock, grief and disbelief met the mysterious death of senior prosecutor Fredrick Ashimosi (pictured) , who appeared to have predicted his death as a result of his troubled marriage. Ashimosi’s partially decomposing body was found in his house on July 26. The Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions lived alone in Pioneer estate along Outering Road after deserting their six-bedroom matrimonial home in Diamond Park Estate. His death came just three days before judgement on a divorce case between him and his wife of 21 years.

The 47-year-old prosecutor had claimed in court papers that he had not known peace in his marriage, citing wrangles over claims of infidelity, witchcraft and devil worshipping.
A police officer at Balozi Police Post, who sought anonymity, confirmed that Ashimosi and his wife had been interrogated twice over their constant fights.
“The man and his wife had serious marital problems; theirs was not marriage but a union of convenience,” said the officer.