Mombasa man allegedly kills wife, child as injured 14-year-old son escapes
The couple's 14-year-old son, a Grade 9 student at Pentrose School, escaped despite sustaining injuries.
Mombasa, Kenya - A man surrendered to police on Friday after allegedly killing his wife and one of their children in Shauri Yako, Mombasa, with their 14-year-old son escaping the attack, reports say. The incident took place in Shauri Yako Village, Mkomani Sub-location, Kongowea Location, within Nyali Sub-County, following alleged family conflicts, according to police.
The suspect, Richard Matiko, reported himself at Nyali Police Station. Police allege that Matiko killed his wife and young child before attempting to dispose of their bodies; the child's body was placed in a pit latrine, while his wife's body could not be disposed of due to its weight. The 14-year-old son, a Grade 9 student at Pentrose School, was injured but managed to escape, reportedly aided by a Good Samaritan.
The victim was taken to Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital for treatment. The bodies of the deceased were taken to the Coast General mortuary for preservation and further procedures, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killings continues.
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