KILIFI, Kenya, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan police said Monday they are interrogating a suspect in connection with the murder of Italian tourist in the coastal county of Kilifi.
Police report indicates that armed gangster attacked a couple at their private villa in Sultan near Kijipwa Police Station Kilifi County.
Newly posted regional police Commander Larry Kieng' said that they have arrested a guard who is assisting them with investigations.
"The wife succumbed to deep head and neck injuries. We are yet to establish the motive of the attackers. Our officers have already commenced investigation," Kieng said.
The two were identified as Luigi Scassellati, 72 years old, and Maria Laura Satta, 71. They two are from Cremona in Northern Italy and arrived in the country on July 12 and were on a three month visa in the country.
The wife died on the spot as she over-bled while the husband is in critical condition at Mombasa hospital.
The injured husband first rushed to Jocham hospital before being referred to Mombasa hospital for specialized treatment.
