A man who stabbed his wife to death on Tuesday had called his son, a university student, to inform him of the heinous act on his mother before going underground.
Nakuru businessman Amos Njuguna reportedly attacked Winnie Chepkurui, 41, at their home in Zakayos estate, Nakuru, in an incident that has shocked their neighbours.
“After killing the mother, he called their son to inform him about the incident. He fled minutes after, revealed John Kimani, a neighbour who had spoken to the grieving son. The couple had three children.
Mr Njuguna stabbed his wife several times and left her body in a pool of blood. Police have since launched a manhunt for the suspect.
According to Nakuru East Sub-County Police Commander Martin Masika, a team of officers went to the house after family members and neighbours raised alarm. They found her body wrapped in bedsheets in the bedroom.
He said that the scene appeared disorganised with clothes and other household items strewn all over, indicating that Ms Chepkurui had fought for her life but was eventually overpowered by her attacker.
The police boss revealed that preliminary investigations established that her body had seven stab wounds on the stomach, chest and face.
“He is the first suspect we are looking for so that he can give us information on what transpired. Even if he fled we shall find him,” said Mr Masika.
