A 27-year-old man from Mesaria village in Kisii County has been arrested after being on the run after brutally murdering his brother's wife and kids over a domestic dispute.

According to a DCI report, alex ayata fled the home after committing the heinous crime. Witnesses at the scene reported that the suspect was seen arguing with his brother moments before he committed the crime.

PHOTO | COURTESY Alex Ayata Migosi arrested for murdering his brother's wife and kids

"Alex Ayata Migosi, who ran into hiding after the homicide, was nabbed last night, hours after the Tuesday 14th incident within the Kegogi location in Marani sub-county, Kisii." DCI wrote

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"Moments before the savage attack on the 27-year-old wife and her two children, aged 4 and 3, neighbors were reported to have witnessed heated altercations between the murder suspect and his brother, Patrick Omuga, over an unestablished issue." the statement added.

After the argument, it is alleged that alex snuck into his brother's house wielding a machete and attacked the wife and the children.

"In an abominable resolve to settle scores, Ayata sneaked into the brother's house wielding a machete, cold-bloodedly slaying the helpless trio to the horror and condemnation of the neighborhood," said DCI 

"The area security forces were mobilized to have the malefactor cornered before he could leave the region, efforts that bore fruits last night."

The suspect is currently being held at the police station, waiting for arraignment in court.