Shock engulfed a village in Nyamira county after waking up to the brutal murder of an elderly man.

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The body was found dumped at a ditch in Bosose.

Witnesses said the man had injuries on his head which resulted to profuse bleeding.

The man's wife said that her husband had not returned by 9 pm last night and she kept on calling him but unfortunately she could not reach him since his phone was off.

Confirming the incident, Nyamira County Police Commander Titus Karuri said the injuries in the head reveal that the man had undergone brutal attack.