All Kware Police Station police officers in Mukuru Slums, Nairobi, have been transferred following the discovery of at least eight female bodies at an abandoned quarry.
According to acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, a new team will replace the officers to ensure a fair and unbiased investigation into the incident.
This comes as detectives explore the possibility of cult activities, serial killers, or rogue medical practitioners being involved.
Speaking on Sunday, as officials continued to search for more bodies at the Kware dumpsite, he said that preliminary investigations reveal that all eight bodies recovered were female and severely dismembered.
“Nairobi Funeral Home is currently preserving eight bodies. Investigations reveal that all recovered bodies were female, severely dismembered, and in various states of decomposition.”
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He indicated that it will take police and investigative agencies 21 days to unravel the mystery behind the dismembered bodies found at the Kware dumpsite in Embakasi South Constituency.
The acting IG assured that those responsible for the heinous acts would be held accountable after thorough investigations.
“In this difficult time, we stand with the community and remain committed to uncovering the truth and bringing those responsible to justice. Let us remember that these are lives lost, and they have families.”
“We appeal to the public to avoid speculation and give room for the investigation.”
He urged the public to collaborate with the DCI's homicide investigation unit or report any information to the nearest police station.
“We appeal to residents of Kware and the country at large to be patient, calm, and give officers time to conclude the investigations so that we can bring the perpetrators of this heinous act to justice.”
On his part, DCI boss Mohamed Amin revealed that police are pursuing several leads, including possible links to cult activities, serial killers, or rogue medical practitioners.
“We have been able to recover 8 bodies. Six plus the two of yesterday that were in various levels of decomposition. You will realize that the modus operandi was almost the same. And if you look at the age, between 18 to 30, if you look at the gender, these are all female. If you look at the way the bodies have been sliced and packaged, it is all the same. If you look at the place where the bodies were thrown at the dumpsite, just one spot,” Amin said.
