A middle aged man on early Monday morning killed his work mate after a disagreement between them turned into a fight in Kiu Sub Location, Makindu Sub County.
The two were working in a farm when they started arguing and a fight ensued. The suspect overpowered his workmate, and squeezed his throat until he suffocated.
Makindu Location Chief Jackson Kimende confirmed the incident and urged the residents to adapt peaceful ways of solving conflicts among them.
“The incident occurred at around 4.00am when the two were working on the shamba. We are yet to establish the cause of the disagreement but the police have started investigating the incidence and soon the suspect will be arraigned in court to face the law,” said Kimande.
He added, “I urge all the residents to embrace peaceful ways of solving conflicts such as negotiation or involving a third party to avoid such incidents in the future. Those who will take the law into their arms will face the law.”
The suspect was arrested and taken to Makindu Police station while the body of the deceased was taken to Makindu Hospital Mortuary.