Police officers have launched a man hunt for middle aged man after he savagely murdered his two children, a relative's child, and a housekeeper.

The suspect, 45-year-old Robert Kilel, reportedly armed himself with a machete before embarking on a murdering rampage.

PHOTO | COURTESY police tape

Bomet Central sub-county Deputy Police Commander Ali Bashir confirmed the incident, saying the casualties included the man's 2-year-old daughter, 16-year-old son, 8-year-old niece, and 16-year-old house help.

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"The man went to his residence while his wife was at Silibwet town. He was armed with a Maasai machete and immediately pounced on his daughter slashing her under the cheek," he said.

PHOTO | COURTESY police line

"He proceeded to kill his niece in a similar fashion before inflicting multiple cuts on the househelp. The 16-year-old boy attempted to flee but Kilel caught up with him." he added.

A manhunt is underway for the offender.

The bodies of the deceased were taken to the Tenwek hospital mortuary for preservation.