Manhunt on for man accused of rape, murder of mother-in-law in Migori

The police in Kuria West, Migori County, are hunting a middle-aged man linked to the rape and murder of his 50-year-old mother-in-law on Wednesday.

Kuria West sub-county police commander Reuben Kemboi said preliminary investigations established that the suspect, whose wife allegedly escaped from home because of marital issues, stormed the mother-in-law’s home at around midnight and killed her before escaping.

He said they are yet to know what transpired before the murder.

“The suspect’s wife ran away from her matrimonial home and was not at their home when the incident happened,” Kemboi said.

The police boss said the woman’s house was also allegedly torched by the suspect, and two children were also injured during the night attack.

Celine Mwita, a clinical officer at Bugumbe health centre, confirmed that they treated the children before referring them to Migori Level Four Hospital for further treatment.

Kuria West residents have called on the police to expeditiously investigate the incident, further raising concern over increasing cases of insecurity and gender-based violence in the region.