A man aged between 20 and 22 years is in custody at Oria Police Station in North Kanyamkago, Uriri, Migori County, in connection with the tragic death of his stepbrother.
The suspect, identified as Hosea Awino, allegedly fatally attacked his brother, Eliab Otieno, on the night of December 17, 2024, in Kambeche village, North Kanyamkago location, Uriri sub-county.
According to North Kanyamkago location chief Silvance Owiti, preliminary investigations suggest the attack stemmed from a land dispute. The suspect reportedly accused the deceased of attempting to evict him from a piece of land he occupied.
The violent incident occurred at the deceased's home around midnight. Despite efforts by family members to rush Eliab Otieno to a hospital, he tragically succumbed to his injuries before arrival.
Chief Owiti has urged families facing land disputes to resolve their conflicts through appropriate legal or administrative channels to prevent similar tragedies.
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