A 38-year-old man accused of murdering his lover at her employer’s home in Kimende town, Lari sub-county has been arrested.
David Maara was arrested on Monday morning after he escaped and later allegedly tried to hang himself on a tree.
The suspect is believed to have murdered his longtime lover, an act allegedly committed on Sunday.
Lari police boss Alfred Makoma confirmed arrest, saying that the suspect was nabbed moments after he fled and tried to kill himself.
“Our officers pursued the suspect and prevented him from committing suicide,” he said.
The suspect was taken to Lari police station where he is being held as investigations continue.
The police boss said investigations are going on to establish the motive behind the killing. He urged residents to provide information that will aid in finding out the cause of the murder.