Police in Mombasa are investigating a suspected family killing in Nyali, where a man allegedly killed his wife and young child. The incident occurred on Friday, September 25, 2026. According to police, the suspect attacked his family, resulting in the deaths of his wife and child. A 14-year-old child, a Grade 9 student, escaped the scene with injuries and was rushed to Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital for treatment.
The suspect allegedly placed the child's body inside a pit latrine and attempted to dispose of his wife's body in the same pit but was unable to do so due to its weight. The man later presented himself at Nyali Police Station, where he was taken into custody as investigations into the incident began. Police officers recovered the bodies of the deceased and moved them to the Coast General mortuary pending postmortems and further investigations.
A Good Samaritan came to the injured boy's aid and reported the incident to Nyali Police Station. Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged killings, including reported family disputes preceding the incident. The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue. The incident has raised concerns about family violence and the need for early intervention in such cases.
In a separate incident, police in Hamisi, Vihiga County, have arrested a man following the death of a woman who was allegedly assaulted with an electric wire. The incident was reported on September 21, 2026, at around 12:25 am. According to police, the deceased, identified as Gladys, aged about 35, was found dead at a homestead in Musunji Sub-location.
Preliminary investigations indicated that Gladys had allegedly been involved in a relationship with her brother-in-law, resulting in a dispute with her husband. The husband is alleged to have assaulted Gladys using an electric wire on September 21. Police officers who visited the scene found the woman's body lying on her back and covered with a blanket, with injury marks on various parts of her body.
The husband was arrested and placed in police custody pending further investigations and arraignment in court. The electric wire allegedly used in the assault was recovered and preserved as an exhibit. The body was moved to Mbale Mortuary pending a postmortem examination to establish the cause of death. This incident highlights the need for authorities to take swift action in cases of domestic violence.
The two incidents have raised concerns about the increasing cases of family violence and the need for early intervention. Authorities are urging anyone experiencing or witnessing family violence to report it to the police. The police are working to establish the motives behind the incidents and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
Key points
- A man in Mombasa surrendered to police after allegedly killing his wife and child.
- Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged killings, including reported family disputes.
- In a separate incident, a man was arrested in Vihiga County for allegedly assaulting his wife with an electric wire, resulting in her death.
