A 50 year old man was stabbed to death by his friend while on a drinking spree at a pub in Laikipia North.
Lemuro Salioyo and his 56 year old friend were enjoying their drinks at a beer den at Il Polei trading centre when the two differed during a discussion leading to the incident.
Laikipia North Police chief Benjamin Maritim confirmed that the two men were at the pub past midnight when the wrangles occurred.
“The 56 year old man was stabbed by Salioyo severally on the hand. He died on the spot after bleeding profusely,” said Maritim.
Maritim said that the body was taken to Nanyuki District Hospital.
The killer was arrested and locked up at Jua Kali Police station as investigations kick off.
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