Fear has gripped residents of Gachugi Ngorongo in Gatundu after four men were beaten to death on Monday night by unidentified assailants.
Tobias Wanyama, who miraculously survived the assault, recounted his harrowing encounter with the media. He shared that an unfamiliar individual confronted him, wielding a sizable cudgel and demanding Ksh. 10 from him.
According to Wanyama, the stranger suddenly attacked him at approximately 8:30 p.m., striking him on the head with an object resembling a stout stick. He recounted how he regained consciousness in a hospital several hours later, having sustained severe head injuries.
Describing the incident, Wanyama expressed, “I crossed paths with this young man, and he demanded ten shillings from me. I explained that I had just enough money for food and had barely taken a few steps…”
The four men who tragically lost their lives in separate attacks all bore similar injuries, suggesting that a blunt instrument had been used as the cause.
A resident from Gachugi recounted the events to Inooro TV, revealing that they were informed of the fatal occurrences on the night in question.
Apparently, three of the victims were attacked while they were out attending to errands, each meeting a brutal demise.
One of the victims had been returning home with a bottle of milk when the attack took place, while another met his end with a shattered skull as he carried a kilo of meat home for his family.
The third individual was assaulted as he ventured out to purchase soap from a nearby location, according to the community members.
A resident expressed the pervasive sense of terror by stating, “We are unsure if we can even step outside our homes anymore. You leave to buy basic necessities and are confronted with death on your way back.”
Amidst the growing unease, the residents called upon the government to intensify security measures in their region, as they live in constant fear and uncertainty.
