Residents of Kiptuiya village in Kiptuiya location in Nandi County woke up to sad news after the body of a 40 year old man was found dumped at Chemugonja river in Kiptuiya. The deceased, Joseph Anyura, a resident of Kapkitara village is believed to have been murdered before his body was dumped in the river. It had injuries all over, suspected to be inflicted by a machete.
Kiptuiya location chief Silah Banoi confirmed the incident saying he received the saddening news early on Tuesday morning from a nyumba kumi official and he acted quickly. He went to the scene and found the body in the river. Banoi said they trailed the blood drop marks which headed to the residence of the main suspect, who was arrested and is assisting police officers with investigations.
The body of the deceased was retrieved from the scene and taken to Kapsabet County referral hospital mortuary, awaiting a post-moterm.
Area residents have called upon the security team to patrol the area in order to guarantee their safety, noting hat insecurity is rife in the region.