By Bob Aston
A 54 year old man was shot dead yesterday
night in Wangwaci location in Laikipia County. A group of armed men believed to
be six in number raided Francis Ngugi Maina’s homestead and were in the process
of herding away livestock when the owner raised an alarm.
The armed group tried to steal cows
and goats from the homestead. They had already removed the cows from the cow
shed and were in the process of removing goats when Ngugi started calling for
help. The family of Ngugi heard noise outside the homestead and raised an
alarm.
The noise attracted neighbours
attention who rushed to Ngugi’s homestead while at the same as they shouted for
help. In the ensuing commotion the armed group started shooting through the window.
Ngugi was hit by two bullets one the head and at the back. The armed men then escaped
leaving behind the cows and goats.
Neighbours say that two spent
cartridges were recovered in the house. The body was removed by police officers
from Kinamba and taken to Nyahururu District Mortuary.
The late Francis Ngugi has left
behind a wife and 14 kids. Laikipia Rural Voices (LRV) will keep you posted on
the latest development.
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