Nairobi, July 15, 2024 – The discovery of ten female bodies at a dumpsite in the Kware area of Mukuru slums, Nairobi, has led detectives to explore three main theories. Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin confirmed that as of Sunday, the bodies had been preserved at City Mortuary. The victims, aged 18 to 30, were found at different stages of decomposition but exhibited similar signs of violence.
“Are we dealing with a cult associated with criminal activities?” Amin questioned. “Are we dealing with serial killers, or could rogue medical practitioners be involved? These are hypotheses we are considering.”
The grim discovery began on Friday, with six bodies recovered, followed by two on Saturday and two on Sunday. The bodies were all dismembered and stuffed in sacks, dumped in a deep, abandoned, water-filled part of the dumpsite. Interestingly, some body parts initially thought to be human were later identified as dog carcasses.
“The modus operandi was almost identical for all victims,” Amin noted. “If you look at the age, it was between 18 and 30. These are all female. The bodies were disguised and packaged in the same way and dumped at a similar spot.”
One of the victims, Josephine Owino, went missing on June 26. Her sister, who dreamt about the body’s location, led police to the discovery. Amin reported that Josephine received a call from an unknown male before her disappearance. Her body, like the others, was dismembered and packed in a tied sack.
Police face challenges at the scene due to the hostility of local residents. Despite this, Amin assured that detectives are making progress. An autopsy is planned to determine the cause of death and help identify the other victims.
Acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja announced the transfer of all officers stationed at Kware Police Station to ensure a fair investigation. He emphasized that a new team would take over as the investigation continues. Kanja did not comment on whether the transferred officers were suspected of involvement.
At a press conference, Kanja stated that preliminary investigations revealed all eight bodies recovered at Kware were severely dismembered females. He estimated that it would take 21 days to unravel the mystery of these dismembered bodies. The press conference was attended by acting Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat, Administration Police counterpart James Kamau, and other senior officers at Jogoo House.
The dumpsite has drawn significant attention, with locals assisting in retrieving the bodies. However, Amin urged the public to avoid interfering with the crime scene to ensure accurate investigation outcomes.
“No arrests have been made so far,” Amin said, adding that some persons of interest had been identified. The area has previously witnessed murder incidents, but never with such a concentration of bodies in one location.
Occultism remains one of the most challenging crimes for detectives to solve in Kenya. The public is assured that investigations are ongoing and the truth behind these gruesome discoveries will be unveiled.