Tragedy as Man Allegedly Kills His 3 Children Visiting Him after Separating from Wife
- Residents of Ngogona village were left in shock after 44-year-old Wilson Kiiza allegedly killed three of his children, leaving one in critical condition
- Police confirmed the incident, stating that the 44-year-old, currently admitted to the hospital, would face murder charges
- Before succumbing, one of the children told police what had transpired and how they ended up in critical condition
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A wave of grief and shock has engulfed Ngogona village after a 44-year-old man allegedly killed three of his children and left one hospitalised.
Source: UGC
Wilson Kiiza, a market vendor, had reportedly separated from his wife, and the two had been co-parenting.
Kiiza’s children, aged 14, 12, 8, and 5, primarily lived with their mother but often visited him to spend time together.
However, on Saturday, August 2, when they visited him, tragedy struck.
Did Wilson Kiiza kill his children?
The 44-year-old man reportedly lured the four children into a banana plantation where he allegedly poisoned them.
Before his death, one of the children told police officers that their father had allegedly mixed some medicine and claimed it was meant to prevent coughing.
After drinking the mixture, he allegedly gave them a soft drink, after which they began experiencing stomach pain.
Ngogona village secretary for defence, Wilson Isingoma, said he arrived at the scene after receiving reports and found the children critically ill.
"I was told the children were unwell and, upon my arrival, I realised they had been poisoned. I immediately contacted the LC1 chairperson, who arranged emergency transport to Hoima Regional Referral Hospital,” Isingoma told Daily Monitor.
Unfortunately, two of the children were pronounced dead on arrival, one succumbed hours later, and the fourth remained in critical condition.
Source: UGC
Why did Kiiza allegedly kill his children?
The suspect’s sister, Grace Nyakahara, told police officers that she was unaware of his intentions, as he always spent time with the children during visits and nothing had ever gone wrong.
"He returned from the banana plantation carrying two children who were in very bad shape. He was also feeling unwell, and I gave him a room to rest. However, their conditions worsened, and we rushed them to hospital," Nyakahara said.
Kiiza's uncle, Sam Kahumuza, condemned the act, describing it as an "unbearable loss", and called for reflection.
Albertine Region Police spokesperson, Julius Hakiza, confirmed the incident, noting that investigations into the deaths of the three children were ongoing.
He stated that Kiiza, who had also taken the poison, was receiving treatment in the hospital and would face murder charges upon recovery.
According to Hakiza, the man’s actions may have stemmed from an unresolved domestic dispute between him and his wife.
"Wilson Kiiza will face charges of murder by poisoning. His case highlights how unresolved domestic disputes can have deadly consequences. Families must seek peaceful conflict resolution,” said the police spokesperson.
Kenyans demand justice for slain children
This story devastated many Kenyans, who condemned the incident and shared advice with couples facing domestic troubles.
Here are some of the comments:
Chel Chel said:
"The feeling that a man has towards you is the same feeling he has towards your children, whether biological or stepchildren. Write in capital letters without a full stop."
Ken Kanai said:
"This is wrong and heartbreaking. No matter how chaotic the separation is, let go and let it be. Children are the flowers of life and should be protected and loved at all times."
Mabel Achieng said:
"Mbu allow children to see their father for blessings, whatever my son saw.....wacha nikae tu nao. God is the father of all blessings; even stepfathers become fathers and bless above all. God is the father of all blessings."
Neema Grace
"If they don't love your mother, they can't love you either."
Did Bomet man surrender after allegedly killing his kids?
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a man from Konoin in Bomet County allegedly killed his two young daughters.
The man, identified as Geoffrey Kipkemboi, confessed to his parents about the murders, who then called the police, leading to his arrest.
Many who knew him expressed disbelief and sorrow, saying he was a hardworking person and wondering what could have led him to commit such an act.
Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, updated this story with reactions.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
