Kitui: Family Speaks after Police Officer Kills Lover and Her Friend, Narrates What Happened
- A family is seeking justice following the tragic killing of their 39-year-old daughter, Joy Ndunge, and her friend
- The two women were allegedly shot dead on the night of Sunday, August 3, by a police officer believed to be Joy's lover
- Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Joy's sister explained what happened, adding that her family was seeking justice for their kin
A Makueni family is seeking justice after the death of their daughter, 39-year-old Joy Ndunge, who was shot dead last night together with her friend in Kitui county.
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Information reaching TUKO.co.ke indicates that a police officer shot dead the two ladies on the night of Sunday, August 3, before escaping to avoid facing justice.
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Joy's sister said the incident happened at an entertainment joint in Kanyonyoo, Kitui, when the officer found them having a good time.
However, an argument ensued between the couple, and Joy's friend tried to defend her from the police officer, but shockingly, he shot her dead.
He then turned the gun on Joy and shot her dead before fleeing.
"The incident happened last night, and as a family, we want justice for our sister," she said.
Joy's sister said she had never met the alleged killer police officer since she started dating him.
"I only know his name is Benard, but I have never met him in person. Until now, we have not received information on whether he has been arrested," she said.
TUKO.co.ke also spoke to a friend of the deceased, who mourned her painfully, saying her family had also lost both of their parents not too long ago.
The family and friends now want the culprit arrested and justice served.
Kanyonyoo residents speak after incident
Details show that police officers in Kitui have launched a manhunt to arrest their fellow officer who allegedly committed the atrocity at around 10pm on Sunday night.
He is alleged to have dumped his firearm at the weighbridge before escaping following the double murders.
Locals said they were shocked by the incident, urging couples to find amicable ways of solving their differences instead of resorting to killings.
"We do not know if the police officer was on duty or not. They argued, and he shot her. He also shot her friend, who was trying to defend her. She leaves behind a child," a local said.
"These kinds of killings have been on the rise here. We don't want to see these kinds of incidents anymore," another neighbour said.
Police officer kills wife, step-brother and self
In other news, a domestic wrangle also occurred recently after a police officer killed his wife, her step-brother before turning the gun on himself.
Police confirmed that the incident occurred around 5.30 am and was reported to Solwezi Central Police Station at 9.21 am by a relative, Ms Kalumbu Agnes, 45, who resided at the same premises.
According to official reports, the shooter has been identified as Funkuta Muyembi, 46, a police officer stationed at Solwezi Central Police Station in Zambia.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
