Migori: Assistant Chief Shot Dead Months after Claiming His Life was In Danger

• Kugitimo sub-location in Kuria East sub-county is mourning the tragic death of its assistant chief
• The assistant chief was reportedly accosted by five unknown armed men while at a bar in Kegonga Town
• Kuria East Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Richard Ajwang' confirmed the incident, even as he blamed the police for the death

Locals in Kugitimo sub-location within Kegonga area in Kuria East sub-county have been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of their assistant chief.

The assistant chief was reportedly shot dead on the night of Tuesday, August 12, by unknown assailants in Kegonga Town. His death comes months after he reported that his life was in danger.

According to authorities, the local administrator was accosted by armed thugs while in a local bar. He reportedly managed to get away from the attackers, but they chased and caught him later.

“It’s unfortunate that we are talking about an assistant chief who was accosted by five thugs in a bar. He sensed danger and ran away, but they caught up with him. He was shot at eight times, killing him instantly,” Kuria East Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Richard Ajwang’ told TUKO.co.ke.

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The DCC linked the murder incident to an ongoing fight against stock theft in the area. He said the killed assistant chief has been instrumental in the gains made against criminals who have been stealing livestock from locals.

“We suspect this unfortunate murder is linked to anti-stock theft since the deceased was very instrumental and supportive in dealing with stock theft on the border. With his help, we have managed to control the stock theft, and this did not go well with the criminals who finished him,” Ajwang’ said.

The assistant chief had received threats to his life and reported the matter to the police.

However, according to the area DCC, there was no action taken by the police to look into the threats that the assistant chief had received.

“We have been pushing for his safety, but there was reluctance in acting on his case until now that the complainant is dead. To date, we have not received any progress on the case he filed,” he said.

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Migori assistant chief's family demands answers

The assistant chief’s body has since been moved to Akidiva mortuary in Mabera sub-county for preservation. This is even as his family called for justice and demanded answers from the police on the circumstances under which he died.

“My son has been killed like a thief, while he was one of the authorities around. Why have you not done anything about it?” his mother, Margaret Wakinyuri, painfully asked.

The killed chief had worked in the area for only two years. His father, Magaiwa Mwita, described him as a dedicated and responsible young man who valued his family.

He called on the police to ensure all the perpetrators are brought to book.

Migori student dies after finishing teaching practice

Previously, TUKO.co.ke reported about a sad incident where a young university student died weeks after completing teaching practice.

The student died as he was preparing to report back to school.

The sad story was shared by a close friend who was left in grief and pain following the untimely death.

Source: TUKO.co.ke