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Police arrest father in baby's murder

A child's clothing. A man in Eldoret is in police custody on suspicion of killing his baby. PHOTO | COURTESY

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By  Titus Ominde

Contributor

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The 40-year-old Moiben area resident is believed to have locked the baby in a cupboard for four days.

Police in Uasin Gishu County have arrested a man suspected to have killed his four-month-old baby after a quarrel with his wife.

The 40-year-old Moiben area resident is believed to have locked the baby in a cupboard for four days.

The decomposing body was found by neighbours on Friday following a pungent smell that was emanating from the house.

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Eldoret East OCPD Richard Omanga said the man separated with his wife a week ago.

He added that the suspect would be arraigned for murder this week when investigations are complete.

Neighbours said the couple had been quarrelling before the woman disappeared.