Police in Siaya County have launched investigations into the death of a man who was allegedly stabbed by his brother-in-law following a disagreement in Gem Yala Sub-County.
Fredrick Oyungu Ombima was reportedly attacked at around 7:30pm on Tuesday in Siandha A village, East Gem Location.
According to an incident report by East Gem Chief George Salala, Ombima had been involved in a disagreement with Wilson Atwoli shortly before he was allegedly stabbed.
The cause and nature of the disagreement remain unclear as police continue to piece together the events that led to the confrontation.
Ombima was rushed to Ramula Level Three Hospital in critical condition for emergency treatment. However, he succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical attention.
His body was subsequently transferred to the Yala Sub-County Hospital mortuary, where it is being preserved pending a postmortem examination to establish the full extent and nature of the injuries.
Officers from Ramula Police Station have since commenced investigations into the incident.
Atwoli, who is being treated as a suspect, has not been arrested and is currently at large. Police have launched a search for him as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death continue.
Authorities are expected to establish what triggered the disagreement and determine the events that culminated in the fatal stabbing.
