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Murder
Kilifi, (Kenya), July 24, 2017 (Xinhua/NAN) Kenyan Police on Monday said they had began interrogating a suspect in connection with the murder of an Italian tourist in the coastal county of Kilifi.
Police report indicated that armed gangster attacked a couple at their private villa in Sultan near Kijipwa Police Station Kilifi County.
According to newly posted regional police Commander Larry Kieng’, the police have arrested a guard who is assisting them with investigations.
“The wife succumbed to deep head and neck injuries.
“We are yet to establish the motive of the attackers. Our officers have already commenced investigation,’’ he said.
The two were identified as Luigi Scassellati, 72 years old, and Maria Laura Satta, 71.
The two are from Cremona in Northern Italy and arrived in the country on July 12 and were on a three month visa in the country.
The wife died on the spot as she over-bled, while the husband is in critical condition at Mombasa hospital.
The injured husband was first rushed to Jocham hospital before being referred to Mombasa hospital for specialised treatment. (Xinhua/NAN)
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Edited by Celine-Damilola Oyewole/Ese E. Ekama