Elderly woman, 80, dies after slipping into rocky river in Meru
An 80-year-old woman died after accidentally slipping into Gathambuchi River in Tigania Central Sub-County, Meru County. The deceased, identified as Rebecca Nchamarigu, reportedly fell into the river while returning home from church on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Police officers visited the scene and found the woman’s body in the river, which has several rocks. Her [...] The post Elderly woman, 80,…
An 80-year-old woman, Rebecca Nchamarigu, passed away after accidentally falling into Gathambuchi River in Tigania Central Sub-County, Meru County. She had gone to church and was returning home on Sunday, November 8, 2026 when she slipped and struck her head on a rock, resulting in a fatal injury. Her son informed the police about the incident.
Police arrived at the scene, located her body, and documented the location before transferring the body to Meru Level 5 Hospital mortuary for preservation before a postmortem examination.
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