A family in Geta, Cherang’any Constituency, Trans Nzoia County, is demanding justice after their son was allegedly killed by his girlfriend, who reportedly fled following the incident.
The family is now calling on security agencies to launch investigations and intensify efforts to track down and arrest the suspect, identified as Vinita Moraa, so that she can face justice.
According to Pamela Omwenga, the mother of the deceased, the family learnt of the incident after receiving a distress call from neighbours. She says they rushed to the scene, where they found their son bleeding from stab wounds.
The suspect is alleged to have stabbed the deceased twice in the stomach before fleeing. The family rushed him to hospital for treatment, but he succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical attention.
The family’s calls for justice have also been echoed by the deceased’s aunt, Pamela Kwamboka, who wants authorities to ensure the suspect is arrested and held accountable for the killing.
Neighbours say the suspect had been seen in the area several times before she reportedly disappeared. They are urging security agencies to pursue the matter and ensure the family gets justice.
The deceased’s father, Musa Omwenga, says his son and the suspect had frequently quarrelled, raising concerns over the circumstances that led to the fatal incident.
He says the disagreements had been recurring, although the family did not anticipate that their relationship would end in such a tragic manner.
The family is now appealing to the police to expedite investigations and bring the suspect to book as they come to terms with the loss of their son.
They are also urging anyone with information that could help investigators trace the suspect to volunteer it to the relevant authorities.
The family says it remains hopeful that police investigations will lead to the suspect’s arrest, allowing them to find closure and ensure accountability for the alleged crime.
