Man, 20, found dead in banana plantation in Kisumu as suspect is arrested

A 20-year-old man was found dead in a banana plantation in Ndede Village, Kisumu West Sub-County, with police suspecting he was beaten to death.

The deceased was identified as Willis Nyang’ayo Odhiambo, whose body was discovered near Ularo River on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Police visited the scene and found the lifeless body lying in a banana plantation in Ndede Village, Bar B Sub-location, North Kisumu Location.

The body had visible injuries on the right hand and back, which investigators suspect may have been inflicted using a wooden club found at the scene.

Preliminary information indicated that Odhiambo had been seen being assaulted by people known to him earlier in the morning before he succumbed to his injuries.

Police arrested one suspect to assist with investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing.

Detectives from DCI Kisumu West processed the scene before the body was moved to Masaba Mortuary, where it was preserved pending a postmortem examination.

Investigations are ongoing to establish the motive behind the suspected killing and determine the circumstances that led to the young man’s death.

Meanwhile, a police officer and an assistant chief sustained burn injuries after an explosion occurred while authorities were documenting a fire incident at a homestead in Gisage Village, Nyamira County.

The incident occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2026, after a man allegedly set his semi-permanent house on fire.

Police officers led by a Senior Sergeant responded to the scene and established that the house had been set ablaze by the owner, who reportedly appeared to be mentally disturbed.

However, as the officers documented the scene, an explosion occurred, sending flying debris that injured two government officials.

The cop sustained burn injuries on the right side of his neck, part of his head and his left hand.

Gisage Sub-location Assistant Chief Linet Nyangau also suffered burns to her face, hands and both legs.

The two were initially treated at Magwaland Hospital in Magwagwa before being referred to Ekerén yo Sub-County Hospital for further treatment. They were reported to be in stable condition.

Police said no property was salvaged from the burning house, while no civilian casualties were reported. All officers who responded to the incident were accounted for.

The value of the destroyed property and the motive behind the incident had not been established by the time of reporting.

The suspect was arrested and detained as investigations into the incident continued.

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