A man accused of stabbing his lover multiple times in Nakuru and leaving her with serious injuries has surrendered to the police. Elias Njau, a JCM church-based pastor, is said to have attacked his lover Florence Wanjiku in the Kiamunyi area, Nakuru area last week and committed the heinous act that has generated a heated public debate.
Elias surrendered himself to Menengai Police Station in the company of his lawyer. He was arrested and placed in custody
Rift Valley Regional police boss Jasper Ombati has earlier visited Florence in hospital where she is fighting for her life and said a special team of police officers had been formed to pursue the suspect.
Florence had reported the assault incident on Friday, November 22, 2024. Speaking to the media from her hospital bed, Florence said that Elias wanted her dead.
On the fateful day, Njau reportedly invited her to a meeting at a hotel in Milimani, Nakuru to discuss their personal issues. She had told him that she wanted to quit their relationship and their joint real estate business.
At around 10 PM, she excused herself from the venue and went home, leaving her lover with friends drinking. When she arrived outside her house, she realized that Elias was behind in his car.
He reportedly attacked her and stabbed her 18 times. She was rescued by security guards and neighbours and rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
Most of her fingers were nearly chopped off and others fractured during the brutal attack.
By Kenyans