John Mugendi, a resident of Kagio, died in police custody on November 26, 2024, the same day his wife, Catherine Wanjiku, was being laid to rest.
Mugendi's death came after he was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, an incident that shocked the community.
According to Mwea West Sub-county Police Commander Rashid Ali, Mugendi was arrested on November 17, 2024, for allegedly fatally stabbing his wife, Catherine Wanjiku.
The couple had been in a domestic dispute, which tragically escalated to violence, leading to Wanjiku's untimely death.
The police swiftly moved in and arrested Mugendi, who was then taken into custody at Kiamuciri Police Station, located in the Kagio area.
Mugendi was subsequently presented in court, where the authorities sought and received permission to hold him for further investigation.
He was remanded until December 9, 2024, to allow for more time to gather evidence and conduct a thorough investigation into his wife’s death.
The details of the dispute that led to the fatal incident remain unclear, but the community has been left in shock by the loss of both the husband and wife.
However, tragedy struck once again when, on the day of his wife’s funeral, Mugendi was found dead in his police cell.
His death came as a shock to many, including his family and local authorities, who are now seeking answers regarding the circumstances of his passing.
The police station has initiated an internal review to determine the cause of death.
Authorities have stated that an autopsy will be conducted to establish whether there was any foul play involved in Mugendi's death or if it was a result of natural causes while in custody.
While Mugendi’s death in police custody raises questions, his wife’s death has also left many in the community mourning the loss of a loved one.
The couple’s family is now forced to cope with the dual tragedy of losing both parents under such tragic circumstances.
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