Man allegedly kills wife with arrow

Police operatives in Kibonjos, Baringo Central of Kenya have arrested a man who reportedly killed his wife with an arrow. 

The suspect identified as Silas Barjipa, who is the husband of the deceased, allegedly killed Florence Kibor at their home on Monday, May 29, 2023.

Baringo Central Deputy County Commissioner Reuben Ratemo confirmed the arrest, adding that the matter is under investigation. Ratemo said; 

“It’s true that a woman was reportedly murdered by her husband. Although we are yet to establish the whole truth, residents say the suspect was drunk and had been quarrelling with the wife on the fateful night.

“I understand that the police have recovered an arrow. According to the residents, the man may have stabbed the wife with an arrow, killing her.”

The man is still being held at the Kabarnet Police Station, while the body of the deceased has since been deposited at Baringo County Referral Hospital morgue.