An intense police investigation is underway in Njambini, Nyandarua County, following the gruesome murder of an 11-year-old girl whose lifeless body was found dumped in a dam near her home. The horrific discovery was made hours after the child went missing, sending shockwaves through the quiet Shobe area of Munyaka.
The young girl had been sent on a simple errand to a nearby shop on May 24, but she never returned home. Her failure to come back prompted a frantic search by her worried family and community members. The following day, their worst fears were confirmed when her body was found naked and lifeless in a nearby dam.
Authorities reported that the body bore a deep cut on the throat and showed signs of possible abuse. Her distraught mother identified the body before it was moved to the Engineer Hospital mortuary, where a postmortem examination is expected to provide further insights into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Police officers who visited the scene discovered that a house located about 100 meters from the dam may have been the initial crime scene. The building, which was being used as a store, had traces of blood in one of the rooms. Additionally, investigators found a toilet outside the compound with more evidence that could be linked to the crime. Among the items recovered was a piece of a scarf that the girl had last been seen wearing, which raised suspicions that the assailant may have tried to dispose of evidence at the site.
While the motive behind the heinous act remains unclear, investigators are following leads to uncover what transpired. The community remains in shock, and there are growing calls for swift justice and enhanced security in the area to prevent such tragedies in the future.
As the family grapples with their devastating loss, grief and fear have engulfed the village. Residents are demanding answers and urging authorities to act swiftly in apprehending the perpetrator. The brutal nature of the crime has also reignited conversations about the safety of children, especially in rural areas where law enforcement resources are often stretched thin.
In a separate but equally tragic incident, another young life was lost at Moi Girls Nyabohanse in Migori County. A Form Two student died under mysterious circumstances, sparking unrest within the school community. The exact cause of death had not been determined, and the incident has led to heightened tension among students and parents alike.
Following the student’s death on May 25, chaos erupted at the school as students rioted, damaging property in protest. The news of the death reportedly caused around 20 students to collapse in shock. They were quickly attended to and received treatment at a nearby hospital.
The unrest prompted some concerned parents to rush to the school late at night and return again on the morning of May 26 to demand answers about the circumstances surrounding the student’s death and the safety of their children.
Authorities confirmed that the student’s body was moved to a local mortuary, where a postmortem is scheduled as part of ongoing investigations. A team of detectives has been deployed to probe the incident thoroughly.
Both tragedies have raised urgent questions about the safety and protection of children in both domestic and institutional settings. As investigations continue, families and communities are left seeking justice and reassurance in the face of these heartbreaking events.
