Detectives have launched a manhunt for the killers of an 87-year-old woman in Lungalunga, Kwale county.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said on Monday the lifeless body of the old lady was found on Sunday in her bed at Mwololo village.
He said the heinous crime was committed by a robbers who invaded the woman’s home to steal a goat.
“In the abominable incident reported by the village chairperson, the elderly woman was found lying dead on her bed with multiple cuts suspected to have been inflicted by a machete, and her only goat stolen by yet-to-be-identified violent robbers,” the DCI said.
He said detectives based at Lungalunga have since taken over investigations.
The DCI director said the officers are working in collaboration with authorities in the Mwereni location to comb the area in pursuit of the killers.
“Should you have any information that could assist in the investigation, please #FichuakwaDCI by calling 0800 722 203,” the DCI said.
