Man, 34, Hacks Father to Death in Tragic Bomet Land Dispute
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Bomet County for allegedly hacking his 65-year-old father to death in a tragic incident stemming from a bitter land dispute. The shocking attack occurred at their family homestead in Chebunyo Ward, where the suspect used a sharp farm implement to assault his father following a heated argument over the distribution of family land. The elderly man succumbed to severe injuries on the spot.
According to area residents, the dispute over the parcel of land had been simmering for a long time, occasionally erupting into violent confrontations between the father and son. Police officers from the local station responded to distress calls and managed to apprehend the suspect at the scene as he attempted to flee. The body of the deceased was moved to the Longisa County Referral Hospital mortuary awaiting a post-mortem.
The Bomet County Police Commander confirmed the arrest and stated that the suspect is currently in custody and will be charged with murder. Local authorities have condemned the incident, urging families to seek mediation through elders and the legal system to resolve succession and land disputes, rather than resorting to violence. The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the destructive consequences of unresolved familial conflicts over land.