Tenant kills landlord in Eldoret
A map of Mailinne in Eldoret where a tenant is alleged to have killed his landlord. GRAPHIC | GOOGLE MAP
A landlord was on Monday night killed by his tenant at Mailinne area in Eldoret in unclear circumstances.
The deceased, Ali Salim, a miraa trader aged 37 was heading home at midnight when he was attacked by two people.
According to the deceased’s brother Juma Salim, one of the attackers was the tenant.
“He requested some watchmen in adjacent area to escort him home as he felt insecure walking alone at the time of the night. After walking some distance they discovered that some men were following them,” he said.
He told the Nation that the men attacked his brother and those who were escorting him home. One of the attackers hacked his brother with a machete.
Other watchmen in nearby buildings heard the commotion and raised alarm attracting the public who cornered the two attackers.
Mr Ali was rushed to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital for treatment but he succumbed to his injuries.
Police were notified of the incident and rescued the two attackers from being lynched by the mob.
Some of the watchmen identified one the attackers as Mr Ali's tenant.
Eldoret West police boss Samuel Mutunga said the suspects are in custody and will soon be taken to court to face murder charges.
“We will be taking them to court once we conclude investigations. We are yet to establish the motive of the killing,” he said.
