Police launch intensive manhunt for boyfriend of murdered journalist, Lilian Achieng Aluko

A manhunt is underway for a suspect believed to have murdered his 33-year-old girlfriend, Lilian Achieng Aluko, who was found dead at his home with facial injuries and a stab wound on her back.

Speaking to Citizen TV on Sunday, November 3, Lilian’s family demanded justice for her death, which occurred on Friday, November 1. Her mother, Jane Akinyi Aluko, recounted, “I was called by the police to come here. When I arrived, they informed us that the body of our daughter was inside.”

Lilian had informed her mother on Thursday, October 31, that she would spend the night with her boyfriend. “She left home around 11 a.m., saying she was going to a friend’s place later that evening. She didn’t return. On Friday morning, shortly before 9 a.m., I received a call from an unknown number,” her mother shared.

Her brother, Shadrack Aluko, described the call as distressing and something he wouldn’t wish upon anyone. The police report from Kahawa West revealed that Lilian and her boyfriend had returned to his home after an evening out. Neighbors claimed they overheard sounds resembling an argument but were unable to intervene, as the house was locked and the music was loud. A knife was recovered at the crime scene.

Jane Akinyi confirmed she had previously met the boyfriend. “I know him; he has visited my home twice,” she said. Shadrack reflected on the shocking nature of the incident, noting, “It sounds like a movie, but I never imagined it would happen to my own sister.”

Lilian’s sister mourned her loss, saying, “Her light was taken too soon. We just want justice for her and ask Kenyans to keep the Aluko family in their prayers.”