Police say the man became angry when his girlfriend proposed to break up. He then allegedly attacked and strangled her. Neighbours heard noise and rushed to the scene, where they found the young woman already dead. The suspect tried to escape but was quickly caught by members of the public and handed over to the police.
The body of the 25-year-old woman has been taken to the mortuary for a post-mortem examination. The suspect is being held at a police station in Bomet as investigations continue. This sad incident has shocked residents in the area, who have called for justice for the young woman. Cases of gender-based violence remain a concern in many parts of the country, and authorities have urged couples to seek peaceful ways to resolve differences.