Man hacks sister-in-law to death in Homa Bay

The woman identified as Rose Atieno died on Saturday after she was attacked by the suspect with a panga inside her house.

According to area assistant chief Pius Odoyo Ayugi, the suspect sneaked to the deceased's house after her husband (his brother) had gone to his workplace.

Ayugi said the suspect killed the mother of two on the spot after inflicting deep cuts on her neck as well as chopping off her left palm.

After the incident, angry neighbours are said to have gone to the suspect’s home and torched his house with all property inside after he disappeared.

Rachuonyo South Sub County police commander Lilies Wachira confirmed the incident saying they have launched a manhunt for the suspect who is still at large.

The deceased body was moved to Rachuonyo South Sub County hospital mortuary.