A Chief in Vihiga County has been arrested after allegedly beating up a 47-year old man leading to his death.
Hellen Kavayan, who is based at Vunandi location in Vihiga, is said to have attacked a 47-year old man identified as Kepha Magomere and seriously injured him before he succumbed to death.
During the incident, Ms Kavayan was reportedly in the company of four young men who fled and were being pursued by police.
Confirming the incident, Vihiga County Police Commander Sarah Duncan stated the chief was new and she was barely three months on the job and her actions might have been a result of lack of experience in the field.
"The Assistant chief has been arrested and is being held at Vihiga police station," she stated
The body of the deceased was taken to Mbale Hospital mortuary as police continue their investigation on what led to the incident.
