Man hospitalized after chopping off private parts in Makueni
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A 29-year-old man was rushed to Makindu Sub-County Hospital in critical condition after reportedly mutilating his penis in a shocking incident that has left residents stunned.
The incident happened in Chyandulu Village in Muuni Sub-Location, Nguumo Location, Makueni County, police said.
The man is alleged to have used a sharp object to cut his private parts on Wednesday October 1 under circumstances that remain unclear.
He was discovered by family members and quickly rushed to hospital for emergency treatment.
The incident was reported by his 70-year-old father who found him in pain. The father and his other son found the victim crying for attention and raised an alarm.
The two men escorted the injured to Makindu Sub-County Hospital where he is currently receiving medical care.
Medical personnel at the facility confirmed the man had severed his penis and efforts to help him were ongoing.
The motive of the man’s actions was not immediately established. Police said they are investigating the tragedy.
Meanwhile, a herder was shot and injured in a robbery incident targeting livestock in Buuri, Meru County.
Police said the attackers drove off with more than 100 animals.
The victim was shot in the neck and left with serious injuries, police said.
The attackers stole his 11 cows, 65 goats and 35 sheep. They also raided his neighbours and stole his 20 cows and five goats.
The gang fired several bullets into the air as they left the homes with the stolen animals.
The man was rushed to hospital in a stable condition as police visited the scene in pursuit of the attackers. This is the latest such incident to happen in the area amid efforts to address cases of cattle rustling. Police have mounted operations in the area and neighbouring counties to address the menace.