DCI detectives have arrested one Anthony Mwenda, the prime suspect in the murder of his 24-year-old wife Millicent Mwendwa in Chuka.
Anthony who has been escaping the police traps for months was smoked out of his hideout in Murang’a South and is set to be arraigned in court on Wednesday.
“After months of evading police dragnet, murder suspect Anthony Mwenda, who gruesomely murdered his 24-year-old wife (Millicent Mwendwa) at Mugirirwa area of Chuka in Meru South, has been arrested.
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Mwenda was arrested in a sting operation at Wempa location within Murang’a South. In the unfortunate homicide reported by the chief – Mugwe location on July 11, 2024, the suspect turned against his wife of two years following a family dispute, inflicting fatal cuts on her head and legs.
Neighbours whose attention was drawn to the ruction arrived at Mwenda’s house to find a profusely bleeding Millicent, and beside her, a Maasai rungu, a black whip and a panga all soaked in blood. More blood on the wall and floor evidenced the young lady’s struggle to escape with her life.
Police in Chuka were notified of the incident, but on arrival found the victim’s body lying cold and lifeless. The suspect was also long gone, triggering a manhunt.
Acting on forensic intelligence, a joint team of Homicide and Crime Research detectives conducted a crackdown in Murang’a South today, smoking out the suspect from his hideout at Wempa area. He has been placed in custody pending arraignment tomorrow.” said DCI
