70-year-old man hacked to death during land clearing in Migori
A 70-year-old man was hacked to death by his nephew while clearing a piece of land for planting in Kuria East, Migori County. Police identified the deceased as Peter Barante Mogesi, who was attacked at Kogori Village on Sunday, August 9, 2026. According to police, Mogesi was clearing the land with his 13-year-old grandson, William [...] The post 70-year-old man hacked to death during land…
A 70-year-old man, Peter Barante Mogesi, was brutally murdered by his nephew in Kuria East, Migori County. The killing occurred while the victim and his grandson were clearing land for agricultural purposes. The nephew allegedly arrived armed with a panga and attacked his uncle, causing severe injuries to Mogesi's face, neck, and chest.
The victim succumbed to his wounds on the spot. Police were informed of the incident by an assistant chief and launched a search for the suspect, who managed to escape. The body was later transported to a mortuary for further examination.
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