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Meru man kills father and stepmother, surrenders to police

Members of the public and family members gather at the home of the late Julius Kirimi who was hacked to death by his son alongside his wife.

Photo credit: David Muchui | Nation Media Group
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By  David Muchui

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The suspect surrendered himself to the police after committing the heinous act.
  • He also surrendered a machete which the police believe was used in the double murder.


Police in Kiirua, Meru County are holding a security guard who hacked his father and stepmother to death on Thursday afternoon.

The tragic incident happened following a longstanding family dispute over land and water.

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