A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Kakdhimu East Location, Kagoga Village, Karachuonyo West Sub-County, Homa Bay, when a 30-year-old police officer, David Okebe, stationed in Marsabit, reportedly killed his three children before taking his own life. The incident occurred while Okebe was on leave, and it has left the local community in shock.
Preliminary investigations by the authorities reveal that Okebe poisoned his six-year-old son, five-year-old daughter, and five-year-old nephew before ending his own life. The bodies of the three children, along with that of Okebe, were found in the officer’s home. The children’s tragic deaths have been described as a result of what appears to be a domestic dispute that had been ongoing between Okebe and his wife, as well as conflicts involving his in-laws.
Local police and law enforcement officers have urged the public to seek peaceful means of resolving domestic disputes rather than resorting to violence or suicide. Homa Bay County Police Commander Laurence Koilel, who confirmed the incident, emphasized the importance of managing family issues without the escalation to harmful outcomes.
The tragic loss of the three children has deeply affected the community, sparking a broader conversation about the importance of addressing mental health and domestic conflict issues. Investigations into the incident have already begun, and the bodies were taken to the Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary for further examination.
This devastating event underscores the growing need for intervention programs aimed at preventing domestic violence and supporting individuals facing mental health struggles. The authorities have called for anyone facing similar issues to seek help from professional services and avoid taking drastic actions that affect innocent lives.
As investigations continue, the Homa Bay community remains in mourning, grappling with the pain of such a senseless tragedy.
