Police are investigating a murder case in kitui involving a form two student whose body was found dumped in a thicket with eyes gouged out.
The student had just won GH¢19,303 after betting on a Manchester united against Newcastle carabao cut final where Manchester united emerged on top.
Being a Minor, he had used one of his relatives' identity cards to register a sim card that he used to place the lucky bet.
His elder brother who talked to the media said the boy went missing for some days before they got information about the whereabouts of his body.
According to the brother, the younger brother had not shared the news of his newfound Wealth although he had shared it with his younger friends.
However, at some point the had made one request to his mother wanting to go to a boarding school.
Asked about the finances he said he could top up the balance without giving a further explanation on the source of the money.
Before his Death, he had informed his friends of the planned visit to Mombasa to see another relative who had invited him.
At the scene of the crime, it was evident that the boy was killed elsewhere and his body dumped there having been carried by motorcycle.
Police are Trying to find out whether money was the reason behind the heinous killing. It's still not yet clear whether the money has been Withdrawn.
Police have arrested some suspects who were seen with him last to assist in investigations into the killing.
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