On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, John Mugendi, a man who had been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, Catherine Wanjiku, was found dead in police custody at Kiamuciri Police Station in Kagio.
His death occurred on the same day his wife was being buried, intensifying the grief and trauma felt by the family.
Mugendi, 38, was arrested on Sunday, November 17, 2024, after he allegedly stabbed his wife to death during a domestic dispute.
The police swiftly took him into custody, and he was presented before a court where they were granted permission to hold him in detention until further investigations were completed.
Authorities had remanded him at Kiamuciri Police Station until December 9, 2024. However, on the morning of November 26, just hours after his wife’s funeral, Mugendi was found dead in his cell.
The Mwea West Sub-County Police Commander, Rashid Ali, confirmed the tragic incident, though the exact cause of death is yet to be determined.
Mugendi’s sudden demise has raised several questions, especially as it came under the watch of law enforcement officers.
Investigations are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding his death while in police custody.
The family, already devastated by the brutal killing of Catherine Wanjiku, now faces the added agony of losing John Mugendi in such a mysterious and tragic manner.
The local community has been left shocked by the events, and many are waiting for answers.
Meanwhile, the police have called for calm and patience as they carry out the investigations.
In the midst of this tragedy, the community of Kagio is left mourning two lives lost too soon, both under tragic and violent circumstances.
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