A devastating tragedy has shaken the community of Bomet, Kenya, after a father brutally murdered his two children in a shocking act of violence. The incident has left residents stunned, sparking an outpouring of grief and raising concerns about mental health, family dynamics, and the need for support systems to prevent such tragedies. As authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the murder, the community comes together to grapple with the senseless loss of two young lives and the profound impact on their family and loved ones

A devastating incident has occurred in Taachasis village, Konoin Sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya. A 35-year-old man killed his two children, aged two and seven, on

The man is said to have used a kitchen knife to cut the throats of the children and take their lives away in the dead of the night.

Confirming the incident, Bomet County Police Commander Edward Imbwaga stated that the suspect committed the offense for reasons that remain unclear.

He stated that they received alarming information from the area chief indicating that the man had taken the lives of two young girls.

Imbwaga stated that the police were promptly dispatched to the village and successfully arrested him, taking him to the Konoin police station for processing.

“He took the knife and cut their throats one after the other. We don’t know the motive of the murder, but we shall interrogate him before presenting him to the court,” he explained.

He said that the police would commence investigations on the unfortunate incident to unravel the cause of the murder before presenting him to the court of law on Monday for prosecution.

“We also took the kitchen knife used in the murder as an exhibit in the case, and it is now in the safe custody of the police,” he concluded

In the aftermath of the tragic event, emotions surged in the village, with residents demanding swift and violent justice against the accused.