A family in Ndindiruku Village, Mwea, Kirinyaga County, has been thrown into mourning after a 40-year-old man identified as Peter Munene, popularly known as Wantam, was found dead under a bed in his rented house in a suspected murder incident involving his lover of just two weeks.
Munene's shocking death was discovered on Wednesday morning, November 11, after neighbours raised concerns over a foul smell coming from his locked house.
His body was reportedly wrapped in a nylon sack and concealed underneath the bed, leaving residents who witnessed the discovery in disbelief.
According to reports, Munene had been missing since Sunday evening after spending time with his landlord and close friend, Joseph Kabacu, at a local drinking establishment in the village.
Kabacu, who had also rented the house to Munene, reportedly said the two had spent part of Sunday evening together before Munene returned home with his new lover.
However, things allegedly took a different turn later that night when the couple reportedly engaged in a heated confrontation inside the house.
Kabacu told reporters that he heard the two arguing at around midnight and warned them against continuing the disturbance, threatening to evict them if they did not stop fighting.
The following morning, Kabacu reportedly became concerned after failing to see his friend. When he asked the woman about Munene's whereabouts, she allegedly claimed that he had gone out.
Suspicion grew when Munene failed to return, while the house remained locked with a new padlock.
The situation became even more alarming after neighbours began noticing a strong smell coming from the building.
Residents eventually alerted local administrators, prompting village officials to contact police officers from Wang'uru Police Station.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers reportedly forced their way into the house and began searching for the source of the smell.
Their search ended in a disturbing discovery when they found Munene's decomposing body concealed beneath the bed and covered with a nylon sack.
Munene's brother, Patrick Njenga, expressed grief over the loss and called on authorities to ensure justice was served.
Kiarukungu Location Chief Henry Kariuki confirmed that the woman suspected of being involved in the incident had disappeared from the village and urged residents to volunteer information that could help police trace her.
His body was moved to the mortuary pending a postmortem examination to establish the exact cause of death.
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