Police officers have launched in Kuria West, Migori County, have launched an investigation after a 35-year-old man was stabbed to death.

Obadiah Nchagwa Chacha's body was discovered with numerous severe slash wounds, lying in a pool of blood.

The event took place in Muturio village, according to Cleti Kimaiyo, the head of Kuria West police.

PHOTO | COURTESY police car

"Nearby residents helped a woman with obvious wounds. She said she and the deceased were both attacked, according to Kimaiyo. A weapon that the police suspect was used in the murder was found after they flocked to the scene.

The left side of his neck, the side of his chest, and his left hand were all wounded, the police continued. The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment in the interim.

The deceased was taken to Kuria West sub-county hospital mortuary pending autopsy and police investigations.