Police in Kiambu are pursuing a miraa seller who allegedly attacked two men with a panga at Gatundu shopping center on Sunday night.
According to witnesses, the suspect attacked Peter Gatheca, 32, and Moses Kibui, 35, outside a local bar in the area.
Kibui sustained serious head injuries and he is currently being treated at Gatundu Level Four Hospital but Gatheca succumbed to injuries.
Gatundu hospital Medical Superintendent Ann Wairagu said Kibui is in a stable condition.
“Kibui is in a stable condition and he is responding well to treatment but Gatheca died due to the serious injuries he sustained following the attack. His body was moved to City Mortuary,” said Wairagu on Wednesday.
Police have urged members of the public to volunteer information that could lead to the arrest of the miraa seller who went into hiding after the brutal attack.
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