Mercy
Wanjiru has been arrested by the Kenyan police for allegedly stabbing her
husband Kevin Kuria, to death for trying to stop her from leaving their
marriage.
The incident occurred in Nakuru on Thursday
December 12, after Mercy packed her belongings and tried leaving their
apartment following frequent domestic disputes.
Eyewitnesses
said Mercy who stabbed her husband in the chest was heard saying that she was
defending herself after he tried to stab her.
Nyumba Kumi Chairperson Daniel Thiong’o said;
“She
had her suitcase already packed but the man would not allow her to leave.
“When
I was called to intervene, I found the man lying helpless on the floor with
blood oozing from his chest."
It
was further gathered that the murder suspect kept making phone calls to
neighbours and friends for help to take her husband to the hospital.
Corpse of the deceased has been moved to
Nakuru Level Five hospital mortuary while Mercy is currently being held at Nakuru Central Police Station.
Nakuru County Police Commander Stephen Matu
said;
“Investigations are ongoing, the suspect will
be presented in court on Friday."
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