Man killed on the way from funeral vigil in Homa Bay

Police in Rachuonyo East, Homa Bay County have launched investigations into the death of a 20-year-old man murdered after attending a funeral vigil in Kodhoch West location.

Kevin Misuku, a resident of Ramula Location was attacked by unknown people while heading home on Saturday night. He died on the spot.

Authorities say Misuku’s attackers were armed with machetes and other crude weapons and slashed him in the neck.

Area chief Judith Ayodo said the deceased was walking home with his friends, who however escaped the attack.

The chief confirmed that three suspects have already been arrested in connection with the murder and are being held at Othoro police station for further interrogation.

The deceased’s body was taken to Jawabu mortuary awaiting post-mortem.