Shocking incident has rocked the quiet community of Ndiwa market in Kenya, Kericho County after a 30-year-old man alleged to have committed a horrific act of violence against his family.

The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, is accused of strangling his 22-year-old wife to death and attempting to poison their young daughter, all stemming from suspicions of infidelity.

Londiani OCPD Agnes Kunga confirmed the tragic events, stating that the suspect had long harbored suspicions about his wife’s alleged relationship with a neighbor.

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The situation came to a head when the man received a call informing him that his wife was at the neighbor’s house in his absence.

Upon returning home, the suspect reportedly confronted his wife and child.

According to news report the man allegedly used a rope to strangle his wife, ending her life.

The violence didn’t stop there – he then reportedly administered poison to their 18-month-old daughter before fleeing the scene.

In a twist of fate, the suspect’s escape was short-lived.

After ingesting poison himself, he found himself unable to bear the pain and made a desperate call to the police, revealing his location.

Authorities found him in critical condition, having vomited profusely.

Both the suspect and his daughter were rushed to Londiani sub-county hospital.

The child is currently receiving treatment, while the man remains under police guard as he recovers.

OCPD Kunga expressed hope that the suspect will survive, enabling authorities to press murder charges against him.

This heartbreaking incident has sent shockwaves through the community, raising serious concerns about domestic violence and the devastating consequences of unchecked jealousy and suspicion.

Further investigation continues, local authorities are urging residents to be vigilant and report any signs of domestic distress to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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