Kiambu: Ruiru Neighbours In Shock As Mum Allegedly Kills Son Days After Splitting With Husband

• A middle-aged woman is in police custody after being accused of killing her innocent infant at home
• The mother allegedly murdered her two-month-old son days after separating from her husband, according to reports
• The heartbreaking story moved social media users as they shared their views in the comment section

Kiambu - Ruiru residents are reeling in utter shock after a heartbreaking incident.

A young woman has been accused of murdering her son following a disagreement with her husband.

It is reported that the woman suspected of killing her two-month-old son did so days after a split with her husband.

Ruru woman in police custody

A photo of the woman was shared, showing her sitting on the floor next to the stairs with a bicycle leaning on it.

The woman was already put in police custody as investigations continue to discover more about the incident.

Social media users react to Ruiru woman's incident

The incident broke many hearts as several social media users headed to the comment section to share their views.

Ambitious Alice Mwene Naivasha Original page:

"She is not okay mentally, maybe."

Shiko Eunice:

"Depression is real.

"Sad. Lord have mercy."

Mary Maina:

"Depression is real. God have mercy on your people."

Ruth Mwangi:

"No woman in her right senses would do that. May the Lord heal her."

Milkah Mbauni

"She's sick depression, and postpartum depression kills; she should be taken to hospital, not cell; this will worsen her case and be looked at well; she can harm herself; this one has gone through a lot, the pain but men."

Indomitable Grace Gitahi:

"She should not be in police custody but should be taken to the hospital.

Once she's back to her senses, she will weep bitterly for what she did to her son out of depression."

James Kym:

"If you don't want to see someone, leave them alone completely. If life becomes hard today, don't die. In the heart of God, there are many good things ahead."

Murang'a mum, son allegedly kill their kin

In another story, police in Murang'a county investigated an incident where a mother and her son turned against the other son.

Residents said the deceased, John Ng'ang'a, was known for stealing items from home and selling them, which led to conflicts within the household.

An eyewitness said the woman called her younger son after an argument erupted between her and Ng'ang'a.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke