DCI detectives have arrested four more suspects linked to the assault of a woman during a burial in Nyamira as captured on camera.
“Detectives have arrested four additional suspects in the ongoing investigation into the assault of a woman during her estranged husband’s burial in Nyamira County.
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Jones Manyasa Mokua, 46, was apprehended in Nyamira Township Sub-location, while his three accomplices, Martin Obino, 41, Zachariah Nyariki, 39, and Robert Makori, 26 were trailed down and arrested from their hideout in Kenyenya area of Bogichora Location.
The quartet is currently in police custody undergoing processing ahead of their court appearance.” said DCI
The four joins the first three suspects who were arrested over the same offense which occurred on March 21st. The woman was brutally attacked by the suspects after she refused to undertake burial rights of throwing the soil.
“The incident occurred on March 21, 2025, when the woman, who had been married to her late ex-husband for over nine years, found herself caught in a troubling family dispute. After separating from her ex-husband and losing touch for years, she was contacted by her mother-in-law and asked to bring her children to their father’s funeral following his tragic death in a road accident.
As the grieving family gathered to bid farewell, the woman was ambushed by her in-laws who insisted she partake in the burial customs of throwing soil into the grave. When she refused their demands, they reportedly unleashed a brutal attack, accusing her of being responsible for her husband’s death.” said DCI
Detectives are still pursuing more suspects in the matter.
