By Mercy Mueni in Kitui
Aa enraged man stabbed himself to death after killing his wife in a knife attack today.
The incident happened in Iani village, Yatta- Kwavonza area in Kanyoonyo Subcounty Yatta, Kitui.
The middle aged man died while receiving treatment at Kitui Level 4 hospital where he was rushed after the blood bath.
His body had serious injuries he inflicted on himself after domestic row with his wife. Details of the dispute were not immediately available to The Anchor.
The man is said to have waylaid his wife who operates an eatery at Iani market, descended on her with kicks and blows before stabbing her with a knife killing, her on spot.
The attack was so sudden that efforts by neighbours to respond to the distress call from the woman were in vain as he had already stubbed her. They found her bleeding profusely as she gasped for breath.
The rescuers caught up with the man as he was stabbing himself to take his life but he was stopped by the locals who took him to hospital where he died.
Their bodies have been transferred to Kitui Level 4 Hospital awaiting postmortem.
Police have launched investigations into the matter.
