In a tragic incident that sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community of Kathande in Runyejes Constituency, Embu County, a retired Archdeacon of the National Independent Church of Africa (N.I.C.A) lost his life on Monday evening. The retired clergyman fell victim to a brutal attack in his own home at approximately 9 pm.
Reports suggest that the Archdeacon was confronted by assailants within his residence, who mercilessly assaulted him using a blunt object, resulting in fatal injuries. The retired religious leader succumbed to his wounds on the spot, marking a grim event that has left the community in mourning.
In the course of this heinous act, the Archdeacon’s wife and a companion who had accompanied him home narrowly escaped a similarly tragic fate but suffered severe injuries. Swift action was taken to rush the injured survivors to Embu Level 5 Hospital, where they underwent crucial first aid treatment before being admitted for further care.
The Kathande community, still reeling from the shocking events of Monday night, witnessed the arrival of police officers from Kianjakoma Police Station. The law enforcement authorities promptly cordoned off the crime scene, initiating investigations into the circumstances surrounding the Archdeacon’s untimely demise.
Detectives on the case are diligently working to unravel the motive behind the brutal attack and ascertain whether the perpetrators have alibis. The local residents, grappling with the trauma of the incident, have called upon the authorities to swiftly apprehend the attackers and bolster security measures in the region to prevent further such incidents.
As the community copes with this tragic loss, the police have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. This unsettling occurrence comes amidst an alarming spike in homicide rates recorded in the country over the past two days.
The unsettling trend began on Sunday with the gruesome murder of a woman in Roysambu, Nairobi. The victim was brutally butchered and dismembered, with her remains callously disposed of in dustbin bags. The shocking nature of this crime sent shockwaves through the capital city.
Adding to the recent spate of violence, on January 3, the nation mourned the loss of Starlet Wahu, a model, influencer, and businesswoman. Wahu met her tragic end in an apartment in South B, marking another high-profile case that drew national attention. The suspected perpetrator, John Matara, a reputed serial sex offender, was subsequently arrested and detained by the police, who implicated him in the murder.
As the nation grapples with these distressing events, questions linger about the rising violence and the urgent need for enhanced security measures. The authorities face the formidable task of not only bringing the perpetrators to justice but also addressing the root causes of such alarming incidents to safeguard the well-being of the public.