A man identified as Robert was hacked to death by unknown assailants. [PHOTO/the-star.co.ke]
A man in Sangla village, Migori, was hacked to death in broad daylight as people watched before his body was taken and dumped at the area MCA aspirant's home in Suna West constituency.
The middle-aged man identified as Robert, was attacked on Friday as he walked with his two other friends.
According to Nyabisawa location chief Joseph Alilwa, the attackers hacked the deceased with machetes.
"They dragged him into their car which had no number plates before speeding off leaving the other two men untouched," he said.
"They later left him at the home an MCA aspirant. Unfortunately, Robert died from the injuries," Aliwa said.
According to Suna West deputy county commissioner Yusuf Huka, the motive for the murder has not been established.
"At the moment, residents are giving various versions about the killing including it being political," Huka said.
"Police have launched an investigation into the matter. We call for patience," he added.