Nakuru resident kills friend with bow and arrow over Sh100 debt

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March 1, 2018 10:01 AM

The deceased body was found with an arrow still lodged in his head when police arrived.

A village in Nakuru County was gripped in shock after a man killed his friend over a Sh100 debt. Kipkemoi Towett, who is the alleged assailant used a bow and arrow to kill Mr Jackson Chemosi, 40, at Ndashatait village in Elburgon.

When confirming the incident, Kapcholola assistant chief Kenneth Rotich said the two had a confrontation over payment of the Sh100 before the assailant went berserk and shot his friend in the head using an arrow.

“Mr Towett visited the deceased at his farm in Ndashatait village in Mariashoni Ward in Elburgon, demanding for the payment of the debt leading to a confrontation that became fatal, “said Mr Rotich.

Bow and arrow

A witness revealed that after the exchange of words, Mr Towett went back to his home and came with a bow and arrow, which he used to kill Mr Chemosi.

“The deceased died instantly following the assault,”said the neighbour Ms Caroline Chebet.

The deceased body was found with an arrow still lodged in his head when police from Elburgon police station arrived at the scene of crime.

Autopsy

The suspect fled into Mariashoni forest and and is still at large.

Molo Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD) Mr Daniel Kamanza said police have launched investigations into the incident as they hunt down the suspect.

The body of the deceased was taken to Elburgon sub-county mortuary awaiting an autopsy.

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