Teen in custody for killing brother with an arrow over beehive inheritance

An 18-year-old man is in police custody for allegedly killing his elder brother following a tussle over the inheritance of a beehive in Baringo County.

Alex Kalemaa Kiptoi, is accused of killing his elder brother Joseph Kipsingor Kiptoi, 43, with an arrow accusing him of taking the lion’s share of over 40 beehives their late father left them.

According to the Directorate Criminal Investigation (DCI), Kalemaa shot Kipsingor with an arrow in his right thigh and left him to bleed to death.

“A sombre mood engulfed Kapndasum village in Koituimet sub location following the murder, as curious onlookers who couldn’t come to terms with Kipsingor’s death thronged the scene,” stated DCI.

Detectives from Mogotio Police Station processed the scene and were able to recover crucial exhibits as well as arrest the perpetrator.

The body of the deceased was moved to the Eldama Ravine Mortuary.