• Moi Ottomax, a local football official, was fatally stabbed in Bukira Central Ward by unknown individuals
• Assistant Chief Chacha Sagamo confirmed the incident stating that Ottomax perished as he was being rushed to the hospital due to the wounds he sustained
• Witnesses alleged seeing a man, believed to be the primary suspect, chase the footballer with a knife at Ikerege Shopping Centre prior to the incident
• His body was transported to Kehancha Sub-County Hospital morgue for necessary procedures as police launched an investigation into his death

Nancy Odindo, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.

Migori – A tragic incident occurred in Ilerege village in Bukira Central Ward, Kehancha sub-county on the night of Saturday, October 26, when a local football official and farmer was fatally stabbed under unclear circumstances.

The area Assistant Chief Chacha Sagamo affirmed the incident, stating that Moi Ottomax was attacked by unknown assailants, sustaining deep chest wounds.

“The young man was stabbed in the chest, which left him bleeding a lot. Unfortunately, he died as we were rushing him to the hospital,” the local administrator told Citizen Digital.

Witnesses reported seeing a man, suspected to be the primary suspect, from the local area chasing Ottomax on the streets of Ikerege Shopping Centre. Armed with a knife, the suspect allegedly cornered and fatally attacked the victim.

The body of the deceased was promptly transported to the Kehancha Sub-County Hospital morgue for a post-mortem examination and further procedures.

Law enforcement is actively investigating the case and is conducting a manhunt for the suspect, who is reported to have fled the area.

More to follow…

Source: TUKO.co.ke