Man retrieved from river in suicide attempt after strangling wife dead
By Ruth Mbula and Hilary KimuyuPolice in Kisii have arrested a man who unsuccessfully tried to drown himself in Kigati river after he had strangled his wife dead.
Geoffrey Marita was retrieved from the river by night guards, though he had taken in considerable water.
He was arrested Monday morning following the incident that took place Sunday night.
Geoffrey and his deceased wife Dorcah Nyaboke tied the knot two years ago, but neighbours say they were constantly engaged in squabbles.
The couple lived in Nyamage sub-location, Bosongo location, Kisii central sub county.
“The man came home drunk at around 10 pm. When the wife asked him where he was from, fighting ensued,” said a neighbour.
Nyamage sub-location chief Sarah Isaboke said preliminary investigations indicate Geoffrey strangled Dorcah to death. Vomit was found on the scene of crime.
BODY COVERED
Ms Isaboke added that Geoffrey laid his wife’s body on the bed and covered her in blankets after committing the crime
“After committing the crime, he ran to Kigati river with intent to commit suicide. But guards from a nearby company who were on patrol rescued him before he could drown,” said the chief.
He was handed to police officers from Kisii police station on Monday morning.
Kisii county police Commander Martin Kibet said the man is currently recording a statement with detectives.
“He however admits having killed his wife,” said Mr Kibet.
The body of the deceased was taken to Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary for preservation awaiting postmorterm.