Severely mutilated female body found dumped on roadside in Langata
Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a severely mutilated female body near Langata Cemetery in Nairobi
Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a severely mutilated female body near Langata Cemetery in Nairobi.
The remains, consisting primarily of bones, were found at the scene early on the morning of Thursday, October 31, apparently left there by unknown individuals.
According to police, the bones appeared to have been boiled, with the flesh meticulously removed.
The motive behind this disturbing act remains unclear, and no arrests have been made so far. Authorities are working to identify the victim as the investigation continues.
The incident left many locals shocked as the police moved the parts to the mortuary for preservation and identification.
Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei said they are investigating to establish the motive and those behind the same.
The incident comes in the wake of fears that women are being targeted for murder. Authorities however say no such trend and murder is a crime irrespective of the gender affected.
At least 97 women have been killed separately in the past three months. Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat said the incidents happened in September, October and November of 2024.
He termed the trend as troubling and called for action to address the same.
“This troubling trend highlights the urgent need for focused action and collaboration to tackle the widespread problem of gender-based violence in society,” he said.
He addressed a media conference at the National Police headquarters at Jogoo House amid complaints killings targeting women have been on the rise.
Femicide is defined as the intentional killing of women and girls.
“This has become a critical issue in Kenya, especially with a significant increase in murder and manslaughter cases over the past two years,” he said.
Lagat was accompanied by Principal Secretary for gender Anne Wangombe, DIG Administration Police Service Gilbert Masengeli and Director, Directorate of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin.
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Lagat said police are dedicated to addressing and investigating all serious crimes. He said about 90 percent of femicide cases have been thoroughly investigated, resulting in the arrest of suspects, with these cases now pending in courts.
Amin said they are investigating all cases equally and stating there has been no indication that women are targeted.
“These are criminals who are behind these incidents and we are addressing them all,” he said.
Wangombe said the traumatizing events of the past few weeks paint a grim picture of the return of femicide to society.
“Not only do these horrific events devastate families, they also shake the community as a whole, making people live in constant fear and anxiety- ever worrying about their safety and those of their loved ones. It’s an inherent right to live.”
“As such everyone, irrespective of their gender, should be allowed to enjoy it,” she said.
She said they are committed to strengthening prevention mechanisms against heinous acts and build the necessary confidence that all are safe in their familiar environments.
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