Ex-Lover Arrested in Bomet Murder of 45-Year-Old Woman
Police in Bomet have arrested a man in connection with the brutal murder of a 45-year-old woman, in a crime investigators believe was motivated by a failed romantic relationship. The suspect, identified as the victim’s former lover, was apprehended following a manhunt after the woman’s body was discovered at her home in Silibwet Township. She had sustained severe physical injuries consistent with a violent assault.
According to witnesses and preliminary investigations, the suspect had been involved in a protracted domestic dispute with the deceased. It is alleged that he went to her residence, leading to a confrontation that turned fatal. The body of the deceased was discovered by neighbors who raised the alarm, prompting a swift response from police who launched a pursuit for the prime suspect.
The Bomet County Criminal Investigation Officer confirmed the arrest and stated that the suspect is being held pending further investigations. He is expected to be arraigned in court to face a murder charge. The tragic incident has been condemned by local leaders, who are calling for stronger mechanisms to protect women from intimate partner violence, which continues to be a significant concern in the region.