A somber mood has engulfed residents of Sokomoko area in Saboti, Trans Nzoia County after the body of a missing child was discovered in a napier grass farm. The boy had been reported missing for three days before locals stumbled upon his body on Tuesday, sparking shock and grief in the community.
According to preliminary police reports, the child’s body bore multiple injuries, pointing to a brutal murder. His genital organ had been chopped off while his head showed evidence of being struck with a blunt object. The body also had bruises, raising suspicions of torture before his death. The remains were later moved to the mortuary where a postmortem will be conducted to establish the exact cause of death.
Authorities revealed that a relative of the boy has since been arrested and is being questioned in connection with the incident. The motive behind the killing remains unclear, but detectives are pursuing several leads. Residents have called on security agencies to intensify investigations and ensure those behind the heinous crime are brought to book.
In a separate incident in Lugari, Kakamega County, another shocking murder case was reported. The body of a man was discovered along the banks of the Kipkaren River in Mapengo area. The remains had been badly mutilated, with both arms and legs chopped off. The face was also decomposed, suggesting that the man had been killed days earlier before the body was dumped at the scene.
Detectives investigating the Lugari case believe the victim was murdered elsewhere and later abandoned by the river. The motive remains unknown, and no arrests had been made by the time the body was recovered. Efforts to identify the victim are ongoing, as authorities appeal to families with missing relatives to come forward.
These two incidents highlight a disturbing rise in murder cases across different counties. Police have acknowledged the worrying trend, citing an increase in both solved and pending cases currently before the courts. Many other killings remain unsolved, raising concerns about security and the need for stronger crime-prevention strategies.
Residents are now demanding swift justice, fearing that such violent crimes could escalate if perpetrators continue to roam free. Investigations into both cases are still ongoing.
