NAN-F-54
Murder
Kilifi, (Kenya), July 24, 2017 (Xinhua/NAN) Kenyan police said on Monday they are interrogating a suspect in connection with the murder of Italian tourist in the coastal county of Kilifi.
In their report, the police said that armed gangster attacked a couple at their private villa in Sultan near Kijipwa Police Station Kilifi county.
Newly posted regional police Commander Larry Kieng’ said the police had arrested a guard who is assisting them with investigations.
“The wife succumbed to deep head and neck injuries.
“We are yet to establish the motive of the attackers. Our officers have already commenced investigation,” Kieng said.
The two victims were identified as Luigi Scassellati, 72 years old, and Maria Laura Satta, 71.
They are from Cremona in Northern Italy and arrived in the country on July 12 and were on a three month visa in the country.
The wife died on the spot following excessive bleeding while the husband is in critical condition at Mombasa hospital.
The injured husband was first rushed to Jocham hospital before being referred to Mombasa hospital for specialised treatment. (Xinhua/NAN)
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Edited by Celine-Damilola Oyewole/Archibong Asuquo