Kitui: Woman Killed by Police Officer Lover Had Left Hubby, 2 Kids at Home
- Shock, confusion, and pain hovered over the heads of a Kitui family after losing their kin in a suspected love triangle
- The deceased, who had left home under the pretext of searching for work, left behind a young family after her brutal death
- Her shattered family has appealed for justice as they struggle to come to terms with her unfortunate demise
- Speaking exclusively to marriage coach TUKO.co.ke, Jane Murimi Mugo urged couples to practise honesty, warning that secrecy in relationships can lead to tragedy
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The family of the young lady who was allegedly killed by her police officer lover in Kitui county has unveiled fresh details about their kin.
Source: Youtube
Joy Ndunge Mutisya was reportedly shot dead by her cop boyfriend, identified as Police Constable Bernard Siambe, on Sunday, August 3.
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The 39-year-old lady was shot alongside her friend by the officer who is attached to Kanyonyoo Police Station.
The family, still struggling to come to terms with the untimely and painful demise of their kin, shared more updates about the deceased.
"She was shot so many times that we wondered if the police officer had been properly trained. We do not understand how these officers are trained.
"We do not know what transpired that led to the death of my son’s wife. She has two children who are here," said Ndunge's father-in-law, Jonathan Waema.
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One of the children is in Form Three while the other is in Grade Six, Waema disclosed, calling for justice for the brutal killing of the children’s mother.
The deceased, married to James Mutisya and described as caring and loving, had left their Machakos home claiming she was heading to Kitengela in search of work.
Little did they know she had travelled to Kanyonyoo to meet the suspected boyfriend, who was armed.
Kitui witness narrates Ndunge's death
He later confronted Ndunge at her friend Jane Ndanu’s house, where she had sought refuge following a disagreement.
The confrontation quickly escalated, ending in tragedy when the officer allegedly opened fire with his AK-47 rifle.
Stanley Kiilu, a witness, said Ndunge's friend was killed on the spot as she tried to plead with the cop not to shoot Ndunge.
"She was asking him not to shoot her friend, but the officer took the decision to shoot both of them," he said.
TUKO.co.ke reached out to Jane Murimi Mugo, a marriage expert, who advised married couples to be honest with their partners.
"If you feel uncomfortable with your partner, just end things. Ndung'e was killed because of her dishonesty to her lover and boyfriend. She did not tell her lover she was married, and she never told her husband she was seeing another man. This love triangle is what got her killed. If in any case, someone no longer loves their spouse, take a break, tell them or have a conversation to understand why the strange feeling. We may criticise men for killing women, but some things are our faults," she said.
Kenyans react to Joy Ndunge's death
The killing of the two women, especially Ndunge, sparked reactions online as netizens weighed in on the matter:
Dc Simiyu:
"She was killed by a boyfriend who is a police officer and the husband is shocked, the kids are confused... who is the father? Maybe!"
Sur Dennis Lucky:
"Boyfriend, husband, children all in one sentence? Not adding up.
"So married women have boyfriends too? Maajabu!"
Tabby Tabby:
"So you mean you can be married and at the same time have a boyfriend?"
Truck Miles:
"Women always think the grass is greener on the other side.
"But the truth is, it's not always greener on the other side; the grass is greener where it is watered."
Kui Mary:
"Welcome to Kenya, where married people are looking for soulmates."
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Joy Ndunge's sister speaks
A few days ago, TUKO.co.ke spoke to Joy's sister, who explained what transpired on the night of Sunday, August 3, when she was killed.
"My sister and her friend were at the bar when officer Benard joined them," she said.
According to Joy's sister, an argument ensued between the couple, and her friend stepped in to defend her, but sadly, she was shot alongside Joy.
The police officer then fled the scene and would dump his firearm at the Kanyonyoo weighbridge before vanishing.
His counterparts have been seeking his whereabouts in order for him to face justice.
"We are seeking justice for my sister because it was unfair that she was killed in such a manner," she said.
Bomet man killed in suspected love triangle
In another story, a love triangle in Bomet county turned tragic as a man was stabbed to death following a confrontation.
Paul Cheruiyot's body was found in his sister's compound, sparking shock and fear over the brutal death in Kimuchul village.
Police launched a manhunt for the suspect, who left behind a trail of evidence after fleeing the scene.
Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest added the section on Joy Ndunge's sister.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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John Green (Editor of parenting content) John Green is an editor of parenting content on the Human Interest Desk. He graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Journalism from the Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU). He has also received training from Google and WAN-IFRA. He previously worked at The Exchange and SportsLeo. John joined Tuko.co.ke in 2022. Email: john.green@tuko.co.ke
Jane Murimi Mugo (Relationship Coach and Family Expert) Jane Murimi Mugo is a relationship and marriage expert who started her counselling journey 12 years ago after realising that moulding children from a tender age is significant. The Mount Kenya University (MKU) graduate is also the author of Caged, a book addressing the plights of the boy child and is also currently working on a book on mental health, targeting boys and men.
