Isiolo: Wife stabs husband after heated arguments

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A tragic incident unfolded in Deliverance Village in Kulamawe area in Isiolo County, after a woman stabbed her 32-year-old husband to death.

Linet Odhiambo is accused of killing her husband, Jacob Odhiambo on the night of Saturday 17th February after heated arguments.

Isiolo Sub-County Police Commander William Kiambi confirmed the incident, stating that it was reported by a neighbor around 10.00pm.

Upon receiving the report, the police went to the scene and discovered the man lying helpless on the floor.

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Odhiambo was rushed to Isiolo Referral Hospital and was pronounced dead after midnight.

Kiambi condemned the incident and has asked couples to find ways of solving domestic issues and prevent deaths.

“The family feud-related deaths have cost the country many lives and we cannot continue like that. Families need to have the best ways to resolve the problem before reaching that far,” he said.

The body of the deceased has since been moved to Isiolo Referral Hospital Mortuary.

The wife, who is the suspect, is being detained at Isiolo police station awaiting arraignment on Monday.

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