A middle-aged man in Makueni County has been left with serious injuries after he was allegedly attacked by his elder brother during a dispute over their father’s land.
The incident was reported in Kyamavui Village, Mithumo area of Mbooni East, where the two siblings are said to have disagreed over activities taking place on the family property.
The injured man, identified as Nimrod Kilonzo, says the confrontation occurred on Sunday morning while he was cutting down a tree on the land belonging to their family.
Kilonzo alleges that his elder brother confronted him as he carried out the activity, leading to a heated exchange that later turned physical.
He claims his brother bit him on the ear during the confrontation, leaving him with significant injuries.
Following the incident, Kilonzo says he went to Mbumbuni Police Station and reported the matter to the authorities. However, he claims that no arrest had been made at the time he spoke about the incident.
The alleged assault has raised concerns over the safety of those involved, with Kilonzo saying he fears for both his own wellbeing and that of his family.
He has appealed to the police to intervene and investigate the circumstances surrounding the confrontation, as tensions over the family property continue.
The dispute appears to centre on the use of their father’s land, with the disagreement escalating into an incident that has now attracted the attention of law enforcement authorities.
Kilonzo is seeking police intervention to prevent the situation from worsening and to ensure that the matter is addressed through the appropriate legal channels.
Family disagreements over inherited property can sometimes become contentious, particularly where relatives differ over how land should be used or shared. In such cases, disputes can escalate when attempts to resolve disagreements privately fail.
For Kilonzo, the immediate concern is the alleged assault and the safety of his family as the disagreement remains unresolved.
He is now calling for authorities to establish what happened and take appropriate action based on their findings.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged attack, including what led to the confrontation and whether any further action will be taken against the elder brother, are expected to be determined through police investigations.
The incident serves as another reminder of the potentially serious consequences of unresolved family disagreements over property.
Police are expected to establish the facts surrounding the incident and determine the appropriate course of action following the report.
