A 23-year-old man died in a suspected love triangle in the home of a widow in Lidha village, West Kadem location, Nyatike sub-county.
Mr.Clime Malongo, the area chief, said the deceased, Polycarp Ochola, was in a relationship with the 34-year-old woman.
He is said to have gone to the woman’s house on that fateful night, only to be attacked by another man, who is also suspected of being in a relationship with the woman.
According to Mr.Malongo, the two men fought over the woman, which drew the attention of neighbours, who also joined in the fight.
He claimed that the widow’s lover, Polycarp Ochola, was beaten to death by an enraged mob.
Meanwhile, the deceased’s family retaliated by torching three houses near the widow’s home.
The area chief also stated that two people were arrested on suspicion of being involved in the death of the young man.
The incident, according to the chief, has caused conflict between the widow’s family and the decedent’s family.
He pleaded with the community to give the police time to investigate the incident and take the necessary legal action.
