Kwa mujibu wa Jeshi la Polisi mkoani humo, Keneth anadaiwa kumshambulia Magreth kwa kumpiga kichwani kwa kutumia kitu butu, kabla ya kumchoma kwa kitu chenye ncha kali katika maeneo mbalimbali ya mwili.
Jeshi hilo limesema Magreth alipoteza maisha kutokana na majeraha aliyoyapata katika tukio hilo.
Uchunguzi wa awali umebaini kuwa chanzo cha tukio hilo kinadaiwa kuwa ni wivu wa kimapenzi, baada ya Keneth kupata taarifa kuwa mpenzi wake alikuwa akimsaliti kwa kuwaingiza wanaume wengine ndani ya nyumba wakati yeye akiwa hayupo.
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Police in Mara Region are holding lawyer Keneth Nkiko, 28, over the alleged killing of Magreth Richard, 22, a trader and resident of Musoma Municipality.
Mara Regional Police Commander Pius Lutumo said the incident occurred at around 4am on Monday, October 5, 2026, in Mwigobero Street, Musoma Municipality.
According to Commander Lutumo, Nkiko, who provided legal assistance to victims of gender-based violence, is alleged to have attacked Ms Richard, who was his girlfriend, hitting her on the head with a blunt object before stabbing her several times.
“She was hit on the head with a blunt object and then stabbed with a sharp object, causing multiple injuries. She lost a lot of blood and died at the scene,” Commander Lutumo said.
He said preliminary investigations indicated that jealousy may have been the motive, with the suspect allegedly accusing Ms Richard of having relationships with other men.
Commander Lutumo said police were continuing with investigations into the incident.
