Police have launched investigations into the gruesome murder of a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer by unknown people in the Seme area of Kisumu County.
According to the local authorities, the KDF officer was attacked on Saturday morning alongside another man while they were heading home from Asat Beach.
The two were ambushed and attacked by the assailants, who hit both of them with sharp objects, leaving them with serious cuts on the head and limbs.
The 46-year-old, who was attached to Embakasi barracks, was rushed to the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Referral Hospital. He, however, succumbed to injuries upon his arrival at the hospital.
While the KDF officer succumbed at around 4am, the other man survived and is currently recuperating at the same facility with serious wounds.
Following his death, the body of the deceased was transferred from JOORH to Kwea Funeral Home pending a post-mortem examination.
Addressing the press hours after the incident, West Othany Assistant Chief Richard Jaoko disclosed security agencies had begun investigations into the attack.
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), working in conjunction with police officers from Kombewa Police Station, visited the scene.
Members of the public with information regarding the incident have been urged to come forward and provide details to aid in the ongoing investigation.
The latest incident comes amid a surge in insecurity in several parts of the country, including muggings, robbery with violence and murder cases, particularly during this festive season.
However, the Ministry of Interior on December 17, announced a raft of enhanced security measures to safeguard lives and property as Kenyans.
To ensure the safety of all Kenyans, authorities have activated a coordinated, multi-agency security plan to ensure public safety throughout the season.
The multi-agency approach includes the activation of the National Multi-Agency Command Centre (NMACC), which will oversee surveillance, intelligence sharing, and rapid response operations before, during, and after the festive period.
