Police are investigating the killing of an elderly couple in Enchoro village, Nyamira County.
Police investigate the fatal attack in Enchoro village as residents call for arrests and stronger night patrols.
Police have opened investigations into the Nyamira couple killings after unknown attackers targeted two spouses aged over 80. The attack happened in Enchoro village, Bosamaro Ward, in West Mugirango Constituency.
The assailants struck at about 7pm on Saturday as heavy rain fell across the area. The husband died at the scene, while his wife died in hospital later that night.
Chief confirms Nyamira couple killings investigation
Bosamaro Masaba Location Chief Benson Bosire confirmed the deaths and said his office received the report late that evening. Security officers then visited the scene, and police began investigating.
Residents said the attackers used crude weapons against the husband, killing him at the scene. His wife also suffered serious injuries and went to hospital, where residents said she died around 11pm.
However, Bosire said investigators had not established why the attackers targeted the couple. He added that officers had collected information that could help them identify and trace those responsible.
The couple’s bodies are at the Nyamira Referral Hospital mortuary, awaiting postmortem examinations. Police had not announced any arrests or publicly established a motive at the time of reporting.
Residents seek arrests and stronger patrols
Meanwhile, Bosire urged residents to stay calm and give security agencies time to investigate. He also warned against retaliation, asking the community to maintain peace while officers pursued the suspects.
The deaths have caused fear among residents, who want police to complete thorough investigations and bring those responsible to justice. Resident Mary Moraa expressed shock that attackers had targeted people of such advanced age.
She said the couple could not defend themselves and appealed to police to arrest their killers. Her concerns echoed calls from other residents for swift investigations and prosecution of those responsible.
Residents also asked the county government and security agencies to strengthen night patrols in Bosamaro Ward. They cited concerns about criminal activity during the rainy season, as police continued investigating the fatal attack.
