Busia: Grief engulfed the Suba South Subcounty on Thursday after a form three girl was killed by her boyfriend at her parents’ home in Olando village. The deceased, identified as Alphins Opuodho, a student at St Joseph’s Olando Mixed Secondary School, was attacked by the said boyfriend at about midnight, while her grade six brother was also injured during the attack.
According to Kenya News Agency, Area Assistant Chief Richard Okinyi stated that the assailant raided her home in Kibwer Sub-location, Gwassi East location, where the girl and her brother were sleeping. The attacker stabbed Alphins Opuodho on the back and the head, and she was rushed to Magunga Level Four Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Chief reported that the assailant also attacked Alphins’s younger brother, who is currently recuperating at the same hospital after sustaining injuries to his hand, abdomen, and head. It is suspected that the assailant, who remains at large, may have had a disagreement with Alphins some hours before the incident. The identity of the attacker has not been established as the girl’s family did not know him.
Okinyi mentioned that the suspect was last seen with Alphins in the village on Wednesday evening. While it is suspected the man might have been her boyfriend, only Alphins knew him well. Investigations into the incident have been launched, and the public is urged to provide any information that could aid in tracking down the assailant.
The administrator emphasized the collaboration with detectives investigating the matter and urged the community to assist in the search for the suspect. Additionally, Okinyi advised young girls in the area to refrain from engaging in premarital sexual relationships to prevent such incidents.
Meanwhile, the body of the deceased has been moved to St. Camillus Hospital Mortuary in Sori Town for a post-mortem examination.
