Residents of Pehoni village in Kwale County have been left concerned following the reported killing of an 85-year-old man inside his home during a night-time incident. Police have launched investigations into the death of Tsuma Kombo, who was reportedly attacked while asleep, with detectives working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible.
Highlights
- An 85-year-old man was reportedly killed inside his home in Pehoni village, Lunga Lunga.
- The deceased was identified as Tsuma Kombo.
- Police suspect the attackers gained entry after breaking the main door.
- The victim’s body was moved to Msambweni Sub-County Referral Hospital mortuary.
- Investigations are ongoing as officers seek to establish what happened.
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Elderly Man Attacked Inside His Home
Police in Lunga Lunga, Kwale County, have opened investigations into the reported killing of an elderly man following a disturbing incident at his residence in Pehoni village.
The deceased, identified as 85-year-old Tsuma Kombo, was reportedly attacked during the night while resting inside his house.
According to preliminary police reports, the attackers allegedly used a sharp object to inflict a fatal injury to his neck.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, with investigators working to piece together the events that led to his death.
Main Door Suspected to Have Been Broken
Initial findings suggest that whoever entered the house may have forced their way inside by damaging the main entrance.
Police reports indicate that the door had reportedly been broken, raising questions about how the attackers accessed the home and what happened before the fatal assault.
Officers visited the scene, where they documented and photographed evidence as part of the ongoing investigations.
Body Taken to Msambweni Mortuary
Following the incident, Kombo’s body was moved to the mortuary at Msambweni Sub-County Referral Hospital, where it is being preserved as the family awaits a postmortem examination.
Police have confirmed that investigations are continuing to establish the motive behind the killing and identify anyone who may have been involved.
Authorities are expected to rely on forensic findings and other available evidence as they seek answers surrounding the death.
The incident has once again drawn attention to concerns over the safety of elderly people, particularly those who may be vulnerable to attacks within their own homes.
As investigations continue, one question remains at the centre of the tragedy: what happened inside Tsuma Kombo’s home that night, and who is responsible for his death?
