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Pastor found dead in suspected suicide

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Published on Monday, 12 December 2011 19:01

A pastor was found dead at a footbridge in Gucha District in a suspected suicide.

The pastor, identified as Obiri Rangi, 38, of the General Church of New Jerusalem, Riounde, was found dangling from a rope tied to the footbridge at Keragia Market on Sunday morning.

A Toyota Hilux vehicle belonging to him was found parked by the roadside near the bridge.

The pastor who hails from Nyakeyo in Gucha South District lived at a rented house near Keragia.

Residents reported seeing the body, partially sub-merged in the river water, and reported to the Tendere Sub-Location assistant chief.

Gucha OCPD Richard Ng’etich said no visible injuries were seen on the body.

"We cannot suspect murder as there are no visible injuries on the body. Our preliminary investigations point to a suicide but further inquiry will be conducted to establish the truth," said Mr Ng’etich.

Police moved the body to Hema Hospital Mortuary, pending autopsy and further investigations.