In summary
- The unnamed man allegedly walked into the restaurant at around 8:30 drew out a knife and stabbed the woman severally
- The man then attempted to flee but was unfortunately attacked by an angry mob that had gathered outside the restaurant.
A woman was on Friday night stabbed to death by a man believed to be her lover at a Chicken Inn restaurant in Kitengela Kajiado County.
The unnamed man allegedly walked into the restaurant at around 8:30 drew out a knife and stabbed the woman severally.
The incident shocked other employees and customers as they screamed helplessly for help.
Police say that they suspect that the motive for the murder was a love triangle but they are however still investigating.
“The assailant has been off duty but he showed up and attacked the woman and the colleagues claim that the two were lovers,” said a police officer.
Attacked by mob
The man then attempted to flee but was unfortunately attacked by an angry mob that had gathered outside the restaurant.
Police officers rescued him after he sustained several injuries from the mob beating.
The deceased is reportedly the daughter of a senior Kiambu police officer.
Her body was moved to the mortuary pending investigations as the scene was closed for cleaning.
