Warden nabbed over killing of girlfriend, son

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The suspect’s G3 rifle was recovered from the scene of crime. [File, Standard]

A prison warden in Mwingi Central, Kitui County has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend and her 1-year-old son.
David Nduati Kimani allegedly committed the act at 11pm on Tuesday, May 18.
A police report filed at the Mwingi Police Station under the OB Number 48/18/05/2021 says Kimani fatally shot the mother and child, who were living with him at the wardens’ quarters.
Joyce Mwende Ngui, 30, had just returned from visiting her parents, when she, alongside her son, were confronted by Kimani over reasons yet to ascertained.
Police said Kimani fired at least six bullets, which killed the two on the spot.
The warden’s G3 rifle, which had 11 rounds of ammunition, was confiscated.
At the scene, police found six spent cartridges.

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“The motive of the killing is yet to be known,” said the police statement.
The shooting incident was reported by two prison wardens, Dennis Mbungu and Nelson Mandela Katee, who heard gunshot sounds emanating from Kimani’s house.
The duo, thereafter, informed duty officer Bernard Mutisya, who alerted the guard commander, Paul Mukala.
Upon checking whether Kimani was at his workstation – Watch Tower Number Two at the Waita GK Prison –, Mukala discovered the suspect was nowhere to be seen.
“He (Kimani) had reported at the Watch Tower at 6pm Tuesday, but he wasn’t there at 11pm, when the gunshot sounds were heard,” said Mukala.
Duty officer Mutisya said after, allegedly, killing Mwende and her child, Kimani surrendered his firearm and confessed to committing the act.
“He said he had killed someone, and fled the scene,” said Mutisya.
Bodies of Mwende and her son were moved to Mwingi Level Four Hospital, awaiting autopsy.

Prison warden kills girlfriend

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