A 60-year-old man has been found dead in a pit in Mitaboni location of Kathiani sub-county.
The father of three disappeared on Sunday and family members with assistance from residents launched a search for him in the area and the nearby villages. The family had reported the missing old man to the police, who also helped the family members in searching for their loved one.
On Monday morning, the body of the old man was found in a 7-feet pit which had little water in it.
Area chief Joseph Wambua confirmed the incident and said that the man may have slipped into the pit due to the heavy rain which has been experienced in the region.
He urged the residents to cover deep pits in their compounds as they pose a great danger to old people and young children in the area.
The residents helped the police to retrieve the body of the man, which was taken to Kathiani sub-county hospital mortuary.