Kenyan police reported a disturbing discovery on Saturday, revealing more bags containing dismembered female body parts at a rubbish dump in the Nairobi slum of Mukuru. This grisly find follows the earlier discovery of mutilated corpses of at least six women in sacks amidst piles of garbage.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed that additional bags, totaling five, were recovered from the site. Three of these bags contained severed legs and two contained torsos, further intensifying the ongoing investigation.
In a statement, the DCI assured the public of a comprehensive investigation into the matter, including potential links to cult activities and serial killings. This development has reignited concerns in Kenya, previously shaken by the discovery of mass graves last year, holding the bodies of hundreds associated with a doomsday starvation cult near the coast.
The country’s law enforcement has faced scrutiny following recent fatal anti-government protests, with allegations of excessive force by police. Amidst heightened tensions at the Mukuru dumpsite, police efforts have been challenged by local disruptions, including reported attempts to disperse crowds with gunfire.
The Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched its own inquiry into the incident, investigating possible police involvement and addressing claims of abductions during the protests.
This tragic discovery underscores a troubling rise in disappearances and abductions, particularly amidst civil unrest, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for justice from civil society and rights groups.
The situation remains fluid as investigations continue, shedding light on severe human rights violations and raising fundamental questions about security and the rule of law in Kenya.
