Tragedy Strikes Nandi County: Husband Suspected in Valentine’s Day Murder

Tragedy struck the village of Chepkumia in Nandi County on Valentine’s Day, as Rose Jerono Ng’asura, 53, was brutally murdered while she slept. Homicide detectives and criminal investigation officers worked tirelessly for two weeks to piece together evidence to find the perpetrator among family members.

Investigations revealed that Jerono’s husband, Zachariah Ng’asura, a retired primary school headteacher, and one of her daughters were at the family home when the attack occurred around midnight.

Police said that the couple had a history of domestic conflicts, and investigations revealed that Jerono was stabbed with a sharp object on the left side of her chest, possibly a kitchen knife. Mr. Ng’asura claimed to have taken his injured wife to the nearest health centre, but instead stopped at Kapsasur market for almost an hour as Jerono bled and writhed in pain. He finally arrived at a private hospital in Kapsabet town, but Jerono was pronounced dead on arrival.

The suspicious circumstances surrounding Rose’s death have led to the arrest of her husband, who is being investigated as the prime suspect. The police are calling on the public to provide any information that could assist in the investigation.

The tragedy has left the village in shock, with angry residents vowing to take matters into their own hands. However, the Nandi County Assembly Deputy Speaker, Wilson Sang, urged the public to remain calm and let the DCI conduct their investigation. He emphasized that those involved in the incident should face the law, regardless of their positions in society.

The burial of Rose Jerono Ng’asura has been postponed, allowing time for investigations to be completed and emotions in the village to calm down. This tragedy is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic conflicts and the need for intervention and support for those in abusive relationships.

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