Nairobi: 20 Year-Old-Woman Allegedly Stabs, Kills Her Husband In Zimmerman
- A 20-year-old woman, Hegrah Bonareri Wanjiku, was arrested in connection with the death of her husband, Patrick Mwaniki Njagi, during a domestic altercation
- The incident occurred at Ngamate Apartments in Zimmerman on August 24, 2024, and Wanjiku is under suspicion following the stabbing reported by Sospeter Gaitho
- Wanjiku will undergo a psychiatric evaluation at Mathari Mental Hospital before facing trial, while an autopsy and DNA testing on blood samples are pending
- Makadara Principal Magistrate Mary Njagi granted a 14-day detention for Wanjiku, acknowledging the seriousness of the offence
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Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi - A 20-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with her husband's tragic death.
The tragic incident occurred at Ngamate Apartments in Zimmerman, Nairobi, on August 24, 2024.
What led to altercation between Wanjiku and Njagi?
Identified as Hegrah Bonareri Wanjiku, the mother of one is under suspicion over the death of Patrick Mwaniki Njagi, a mobile phone technician in Nairobi's central business district (CBD).
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Njagi was reportedly stabbed in the chest during a domestic altercation between the young couple.
The People Daily reported that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer, Corporal Charles Ombogo, informed Makadara Principal Magistrate Mary Njagi about the case details.
Ombogo claimed that Sospeter Gaitho reported the terrible murder to the Kasarani Police Station.
After informing the authorities about a stabbing event at the residence, Gaitho promptly had Wanjiku detained.
Ombogo stated that Wanjiku would undergo a psychiatric evaluation at Mathari Mental Hospital before facing trial.
How did court rule on Wanjiku's freedom?
An autopsy is set to be conducted on the deceased to confirm the exact cause of Mwaniki's death.
Additionally, blood samples collected from the crime scene will be analysed by the government chemist for DNA testing.
The court acknowledged the severity of the offence and granted the police’s request for a 14-day detention of the suspect.
Magistrate Mary Njagi ruled in favour of the detention, noting Wanjiku would remain at Kasarani Police Station until September 10, when the court would reconvene.
"This court has admitted the application by the officer considering the magnitude of the offence, noting that a life was lost. I hereby admit the plea of detention for 14 days," the magistrate ruled.
Woman hires hitmen to kill cheating husband
In another story, a woman was arrested for hiring hitmen to kill her husband following consistent domestic feuds.
The plot to kill the man was reached after the couple lost their baby and an unborn child, causing the deceased to unveil plans to marry a second wife, according to the police.
The woman confessed, stating that she gave out KSh 105,000 to the three hitmen after her dead husband consistently ridiculed her for not being an expert in sexual affairs.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke
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