Police in Kisii County have launched investigations into a tragic incident in Iranda, Nyatieko, where a man is alleged to have killed his own Form Three daughter.
According to preliminary reports, the student was allegedly killed under circumstances that have yet to be fully established, prompting a police investigation into the incident.
The girl's body was reportedly taken to Iranda Dispensary, where it was lying as police and other authorities began processing the scene and establishing what led to the teenager's death.
The suspected father was reportedly confronted by members of the public following the incident. Officers intervened and rescued him from an angry mob, preventing members of the public from taking the law into their own hands.
Police are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged killing, including what happened before the incident and the events that followed.
The body is expected to undergo the necessary procedures as investigations continue, while the suspect remains in police custody pending further investigations and possible court action.
Authorities continue to urge members of the public to allow police to handle criminal investigations and to avoid mob justice.
The incident has left residents of Iranda and the wider Nyatieko area shocked, as the community awaits more details from investigators.
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