Police in Eldoret town are investigating an incident where a body of a middle aged man was found dumped next to a railway, near Kapsoya primary school, few kilometres from the town centre.Initial reports indicate the man yet to be identified might have been strangled by unknown people.Police suspect the man was attacked by gangsters as he crossed the railway in an area known for being a notorious criminals hideout.Eldoret East OCPD Admson Furaha confirmed the incident saying investigations into the incident had been launched."Preliminary investigation indicates the man was strangled before his body was dumped at the area which is a known hideout for criminals," said Furaha."The motive of the killing is yet to be identified. Investigations over the incident has already started," he added.The body was taken to the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary for postmortem so as to help police with investigations.

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