A Nigerian man has been taken into custody by Kenyan Policemen in Kiambu, Kenya for stabbing a fellow Nigerian to death in a fight over money in Ruaka Town, Kiambaa sub-county on Monday.

A witness said that the man pulled out a knife and stabbed his friend moments after arriving at his residence, local news outlet, Mwakilishi reported.

“The guy came over and they met at the gate. He stopped outside his friend’s car, knocked on the window, took out the knife and stabbed his friend in the chest,” a guard at the residence in question said.

It was gathered that the guard held the attacker and roughed him up, but he was saved by police who arrived at the scene. Neighbours described the friends as secretive and reserved.

Police officers said the victim was stabbed several times on the chest following a confrontation over an unknown amount of money.

The suspect is being held at Karuri police station and the body of the victim was taken to Nairobi City Mortuary.