DCI detectives have arrested Anthony Mwenda accused of killing his 24-year-old wife Millicent Mwendwa in Chuka.
Mwenda was nabbed in a sting operation at Wempa location within Murang’a South after months of evading the police dragnet.
The suspect reportedly turned against his wife of two years following a family dispute, inflicting fatal cuts on her head and legs.
Neighbours whose attention was drawn to the ruction arrived at Mwenda’s house to find a profusely bleeding Millicent, and beside her, a Maasai rungu, a black whip and a panga all soaked in blood.
More blood on the wall and floor evidenced the young lady’s struggle to escape with her life.
Police in Chuka were notified of the incident, but on arrival found the victim’s body lying cold and lifeless. The suspect was also long gone, triggering a manhunt.
Mwenda is in police custody pending arraignment on Wednesday, November 13.