The discoveries have left residents concerned, with affected families calling for justice and urging investigative agencies to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths and determine whether the incidents are connected.
One of the victims was identified as Wilson Mukuna, a resident of Esibuye Sub-location, who was reportedly abducted by unknown individuals days before his body was discovered in River Yala.
According to his family, Mukuna was taken at approximately 10 pm by people travelling in an unmarked vehicle. His remains were later discovered by young men who had entered the river to prospect for gold.
Another victim was Police Constable Manase Ndakala, who was attached to Hobuyaya Police Station in Emuhaya. He had reportedly been missing for nearly two weeks before his decomposing body was recovered from the river.
Emuhaya OCPD George Opere, who led the search operation involving family members and fellow officers, confirmed the recovery and said investigations had commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the police officer's death.
Detectives have also arrested a woman who reportedly hosted Ndakala at her compound before he disappeared. She is being questioned as investigations continue, although her arrest does not establish responsibility for his death.
The third body belonged to a young man from Ebuyangu, whose remains were also retrieved from River Yala. Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and Emuhaya parliamentary hopeful Dr Zablon Okwoku have called for thorough investigations.
Speaking during an event at Emukunzi Grounds on Wednesday, November 11, Okwoku condemned the deaths, urged police to investigate possible connections with other cases in Emuhaya and demanded justice for affected families.
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