Nigerian man stabs friend to death over money in Kenya

A Nigerian was stabbed to death by a countryman in a dispute over money in Ruaka Town, Kiambaa sub-county, Kenya on Monday, 18th September.

An eyewitness said that the man pulled out a knife and stabbed his friend moments after arriving at his residence.

“The guy came over and they met at the gate. He stopped outside his friend’s car, knocked on the window, took out the knife and stabbed his friend in the chest,” a guard at the residence said.

Neighbors said the guard held the attacker and roughed him up, but was saved by police who arrived at the scene. They described the friends as secretive and reserved.

Police officers said the victim was stabbed several times on the chest following a confrontation over an unknown amount of money. The suspect is being held at Karuri police police station and the body of the victim was taken to Nairobi City Mortuary.
Watch video of his arrest below….