All police officers stationed at Kware Police Station in Mukuru Slums, Nairobi, have been transferred following the discovery of at least eight female bodies at an abandoned quarry in the area. This decision, announced by Acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, aims to ensure an impartial investigation into the horrifying incident.
The gruesome find has cast a shadow over the Mukuru community, prompting urgent action from law enforcement and investigative agencies. Acting Inspector General Kanja, during a press conference on Sunday, July 14, emphasized the need for a thorough and unbiased investigation. He assured the public that the current police team would be replaced immediately to facilitate this process.
“We have transferred all officers from Kware Police Station to ensure a fair and unbiased investigation into this tragic incident,” Kanja stated. “A new team will be brought in to handle the situation with the utmost integrity.”
Preliminary investigations have revealed disturbing details about the discovered bodies. All eight bodies were female, severely dismembered, and in various states of decomposition. The Nairobi Funeral Home is currently preserving the remains, as investigators work tirelessly to uncover the truth behind these heinous acts.
Kanja indicated that it will take approximately 21 days for police and investigative agencies to unravel the mystery surrounding the dismembered bodies found at the Kware dumpsite in Embakasi South Constituency. The investigation will explore various possibilities, including cult activities, serial killers, or rogue medical practitioners being involved.
“Nairobi Funeral Home is currently preserving eight bodies. Investigations reveal that all recovered bodies were female, severely dismembered, and in various states of decomposition,” Kanja stated. He added that the investigative teams are working around the clock to bring justice to the victims and their families.
The press conference, held at Jogoo House, was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin, acting Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat, his Administration Police counterpart James Kamau, and other senior officers. This gathering underscored the seriousness with which the authorities are treating this tragic discovery.
The acting IG assured the public that those responsible for these heinous acts would be held accountable. “We are committed to finding the perpetrators of this atrocity and ensuring they face the full force of the law,” Kanja affirmed.
As the investigation unfolds, the community of Mukuru Slums remains in a state of shock and grief. The transfer of the entire police force from Kware Police Station highlights the gravity of the situation and the determination of the authorities to deliver justice.
The discovery of the eight bodies has raised numerous questions and concerns among residents and across the nation. As investigators delve deeper into this chilling case, the hope remains that justice will be served, and such a tragedy will never occur again.
