Residents in Wamunyiri village, Kanduyi constituency, Bungoma county, were shocked after a church leader allegedly murdered his wife and disposed of her body in a ditch.
According to Bungoma County Police Commander Francis Kooli, the suspect wrote a text to his younger brother, which he shared with his fellow church members, detailing his transgressions and intent to commit suicide.
“At around 22.35 hours, we got a report from the suspect’s brother that he had received a suicidal text message from his elder brother. The message also had details of his wife’s murder,” he said.
It is believed that the suspect fled the scene of the crime and fled to Kipipiri constituency in Nyandarua county, where he was later apprehended by police.
The suspect attempted suicide before being apprehended by police. He is currently receiving treatment in a hospital.
“The suspect is being monitored before being taken in to answer for murder charges,” Commander Kooli said.
The body of the deceased was taken to the mortuary pending autopsy.
