Shock hit residents of Kuria East Kebaroti area in Migori County after a middle aged woman stabs her child to death with a kitchen knife.
According to reports, the 23 year old woman, Veronica Nchangwa stabbed the 3 year old son on his belly while he was asleep at their home on Sunday.
Responding to the scene, police officers from the area said that the body of the 3 year old son was lying on the floor in a pool of blood when they arrived in the scene.
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Confirming the incident, the area assistant chief Joseph Senzo said that the suspect is said to have taken a kitchen knife and used it to stab the minor who was reported dead on the spot after sustaining a knife wound on his belly region.
It was not immediately determined as to why the woman took such an action but police officers arrested the suspect and locked her up as they continue with their investigations to know what exactly led to the woman committing such an heinous act.
More details are yet to be provided by both the police and the woman with the police confirming that she will be arraigned in court on Monday for murder charges after undergoing interrogation.
Police officers have urged parents to seek guidance and counselling if they feel overwhelmed or burdened by their kids. Adding that there are other avenues like children’s home that kids can be taken to instead of killing an innocent human for whatever reasons.
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This incident has shocked many with kenyans calling for women to be good mothers and raise their offsprings instead of prematurely ending their lives after giving birth.