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A 53-year-old man was arrested wednesday night after allegedly
setting his 8-year-old grandson on fire in Kalimatula village in
Machakos County, Citizen TV reports.
According to the area Assistant chief Joseph Sila, the man
reportedly poured paraffin on the boy and set him on fire after he
allegedly stole one hundred shillings from him.
The boy sustained serious burns injury and has been left
hospitalized. Doctors say he will take so long to heal for him to
recover again.
The father has been arrested by the police and a case against him
will be opened. The incident has left many residents of the area in
great shock.
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