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A man was beheaded after a quarrel during drinking spree in West Pokot. Photo/Standard

A man chopped off his friend's head on Sunday evening in Kostot, West Pokot county after a quarrel ensued between them.

The deceased Dickson Lipuul was killed during an argument with a youth at a local bar where they were drinking.

Geoffrey Kithinji, Pokot Central deputy county commissioner confirmed the incident and said the killer  escaped with Lipuul's head.

"Police officers have started investigations to determine what prompted the young man to be beheaded," said Kithinji.

Kithinji assured that police reservists have launched a search for the suspect.