A somber mood has engulfed Okumu village in Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega County, following the brutal murder of Navakholo Technical College Deputy Principal, Gershom Wafuna Manase, at his home last night.

According to his mother-in-law, Cathrene Shibutse, she received a distress call from her daughter who lives in Nairobi, informing her that her husband had been attacked and killed by a gang of criminals, who fled with his mobile phone and television set.

Residents of Okumu village, led by Caroline Juma, say insecurity has become rampant in the area, especially at night, and are now calling on security agencies to take action.

Shiroko Shilenje, a colleague who worked with the late Manase, described him as a man of great integrity and professionalism, and urged police to launch immediate investigations to bring the culprits to justice.

The body of the deceased has been moved to the Kakamega County Referral Hospital mortuary.