A 16-year-old boy has allegedly murdered a minor for losing Sh200 at Ol-donyo Sabuk in Matungulu, Machakos County.
The teenager is said to have killed the ten-year-old girl on Saturday.
The incident was confirmed by Kiboko chief Angeline Mutua who said the suspect reportedly sent the deceased to the market before she lost the money resulting to the death.
"The girl lost the money on her way to the market, an argument ensued when she told the suspect about the money getting lost," Mutua said.
She spoke to this writer in Ol-donyo Sabuk on Sunday.
The boy is said to have hit the girl killing her instantly.
He is said to have dumped the body in a pit after murdering her.
Mutua advised residents to avoid acting in anger and learn to find solutions to their problems without violence.
"Violence shouldn't be the first option in case of an argument. People should learn to settle their differences amicably. That way, you won't do something you will regret," Mutua said.
The suspect is held at Ol-donyo sabuk police post awaiting arraignment in court on Monday.
The body was removed to Ol-donyo Sabuk Level 3 Hospital mortuary.
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