25-Year-Old Secondary School Teacher Hacks 96-Year-Old Grandmother to Death
The Kisoko village in Nambale sub-county, Busia, is currently immersed in sorrow and mourning as a tragic event unfolded.
A 25-year-old man, identified as Bernard Okwara, brutally stabbed his own grandmother, Clare Oruko, who was 96 years old, resulting in her untimely death.
The shocking incident has left the entire community devastated and grappling with the loss.
According to Florence Nabwire, the head of the deceased’s family, the horrifying event took place in the kitchen where Clare Oruko was innocently going about her daily activities.
Bernard Okwara, who works as a teacher at Nanderema secondary school in Samia, launched a sudden and ferocious attack on his grandmother, leading to her fatal injuries.
In response to the distressing situation, the suspect was immediately confronted and apprehended by neighbors and family members.
They took swift action to secure him by binding him to a nearby tree, all the while alerting the local authorities.
The police were promptly notified of the shocking crime, and they soon arrived at the scene to take the suspect into custody.
The family has revealed that Bernard Okwara had been undergoing treatment for mental health problems at a hospital in Kakamega.
This information sheds light on a potential underlying factor that may have contributed to the tragic incident.
Mental health issues can often lead to unpredictable and distressing behavior, and it is crucial that they are addressed with care and attention.
The body of the deceased, Clare Oruko, has been transferred to the Busia County Referral Hospital Mortuary, where it will undergo necessary procedures.
Meanwhile, the suspect remains in the custody of the Nambale police station, awaiting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the grievous crime.
25-Year-Old Secondary School Teacher Hacks 96-Year-Old Grandmother to Death
