Police have arrested a murder suspect who stabbed his friend on the neck killing him on the spot, after a short argument about the fare.
After a brief disagreement, a murder suspect stabbed his companion in the neck, killing him on the scene. Daniel Waithera, 25, murdered his buddy Michael Mukami, 21, following an altercation over who would pay for the fare during a motorcycle trip.
Stephen Mwango, the motorbike rider, said he picked up the two at 5:30 a.m. at Gikambura market in Kikuyu, Kiambu county. However, upon arrival at their destination in Muthangari, the two pillion passengers started arguing on who was to pay the fare for the ride. The suspect then dashed to his house and came back wielding a sharp knife.
He stabbed the victim on the left side of the neck and fled, leaving him for dead in the blink of an eye. The horrified motorbike rider quickly contacted Kikuyu police officers, who promptly started a manhunt for the culprit.
The culprit was eventually cornered and captured with the help of members of the public. The murder weapon, which was an important exhibit in the crime, was also found.
Here are the reactions from Kenyans on Facebook after a friend killed his buddy over sh100 fare
Never act when you are too angry or too happy. In both cases, you are bound to do something that you will regret later. Now this young man is going to waste away in prison. And even if he is released for some reason, he will never know peace. Mat the v…
At 5 am the boys were obviously from a drinking and partying spree. I fully understand the “mbogi” mentality. These “mbogi” crew can agree and diaagree on who to buy a 50bob ‘chaser’ after changaing a mzinga from proceeds of betting or playing pool.
What is really going on?that young man didn’t hv to die!!!nowadays people are killing others as if they are killing mosquitoes ,avoid arguing with people,at all cost,watu wanatafta mtu wakujitoa mastress na wao!!!SAD
They were picked at 5:30am,, but apparently they weren’t going to work,, it seems they came home (he went into his house to bring a knife)… So where were the two coming from.. Maybe we can begin there.
The time taken to run to his house and come with the weapon is of paramount importance and what was the Rider doing at that very moment with the victim, detaining him? Just a concern.
Someone’s future is now full of darkness, he will rot in jail unless by sheer luck, he gets President’s pardon juu ya fare. To the departed soul, rest easy
We Nani this is a very simple case of indiscipline stemming from lack of direction and oversight from the parents that has resulted to shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeereeeyeeeeet.