Police arrest father in baby's murder
A child's clothing. A man in Eldoret is in police custody on suspicion of killing his baby. PHOTO | COURTESY
What you need to know:
- The 40-year-old Moiben area resident is believed to have locked the baby in a cupboard for four days.
Police in Uasin Gishu County have arrested a man suspected to have killed his four-month-old baby after a quarrel with his wife.
The 40-year-old Moiben area resident is believed to have locked the baby in a cupboard for four days.
The decomposing body was found by neighbours on Friday following a pungent smell that was emanating from the house.
Eldoret East OCPD Richard Omanga said the man separated with his wife a week ago.
He added that the suspect would be arraigned for murder this week when investigations are complete.
Neighbours said the couple had been quarrelling before the woman disappeared.
