In a harrowing discovery that has sent shockwaves through the community of Mwihoko in Githurai, Nairobi, the bodies of two young children, aged ten and two, were found decomposed in their own home days after they were reported missing. The father, who was last seen with them, remains missing, leaving a community in mourning and law enforcement agencies scrambling for answers.
The heartbreaking saga unfolded when residents raised concerns about a foul smell emanating from a house in the Kizito area, where the family resided. Neighbors, recalling the last sighting of the children entering the house with their father, grew increasingly worried when no one saw them leaving.
On Tuesday, two days after the children were reported missing and the missing persons report lodged at Githurai Kimbo police station, officers from Mwihoko and Githurai Kimbo police stations visited the scene. Breaking the padlocked door, they made a grim discovery: the decomposing bodies of the two minors.
According to police reports, one child was found stuffed in a bag, while the other was wrapped in a bedsheet and concealed under the sink. Tragically, both children bore strangulation marks around their necks, indicating a horrific end to their young lives.
The search for answers intensifies as the father, John Gacheru, remains unaccounted for. Authorities, led by Kiambu police boss Michael Muchiri, are actively pursuing leads to locate him. While the motive behind the murders remains unclear, investigators are treating the case as a murder incident, leaving the community gripped with fear and uncertainty.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident in Labura location, Kieni, Nyeri County, another community is reeling from the loss of a 13-year-old girl, brutally murdered and her body callously dumped on a farm. The girl, a grade eight pupil at Miyogo Primary School, was found with a white foam on her mouth, blood seeping from her ears, and part of her right ear mutilated.
Initial investigations suggest that the girl disappeared after leaving her grandparents’ home, where she had attended a family gathering. Her body was discovered the following day, prompting an overnight search by villagers. While no signs of struggle were evident at the scene, authorities suspect foul play and continue their investigations.
In a separate incident highlighting simmering tensions, a herder was brutally murdered in Bamba, Kilifi County, over a dispute concerning a grazing field. Identified as Abdullahi Ali Shongolo, the deceased was found with visible injuries to his back and head in the Dabaso area. One suspect has been apprehended, while four others remain at large, as authorities work tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Lastly, in Mwatate, Taita Taveta, yet another grim discovery was made when a herder stumbled upon the body of a man in a thicket. The deceased, believed to be Mohammed Omar, bore severe injuries including deep wounds to the ribs and ankle. Police, alongside Kenya Wildlife Service officers, are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
As communities grapple with these senseless tragedies, the quest for justice and closure continues, underscoring the pressing need for increased vigilance and community cooperation in ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.