Investigations have been launched following the shocking murder of a woman whose body was discovered in a bush in Mwala, Machakos County, under circumstances that have left residents worried.
The victim, identified as Stacy, operated a salon at Ikalaasa Market.
Her body was discovered in Katheka B village, Ngungi Sub-location, after a resident reportedly spotted a motionless person lying in a thicket.
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The resident immediately raised the alarm, attracting the attention of other villagers and prompting police officers to respond to the scene.
Upon arrival, officers examined the area and noticed visible injuries on the woman's body, suggesting that she may have been assaulted before her death.
According to information surrounding the incident, Stacy had not been seen during the morning hours before her body was discovered.
Mwala Sub-County Police Commander Catherine Kagwiria confirmed the incident, saying investigations were underway to establish what happened.
She stated that the motive behind the killing remained unknown and that no arrests had been made by the time of reporting.
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations visited the scene, collected evidence and documented important details that could help establish how the woman died.
Meanwhile, her body was transferred to the mortuary, where it is being preserved pending a postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
Investigators are working to trace the woman’s last movements, identify people she may have met, and determine whether the attack was linked to a personal dispute, robbery, or another criminal act.
The murder has sparked fear among residents, who claim that bushes in the area provide hiding places for criminals. They have urged authorities to increase security patrols and clear dangerous thickets.
Police have appealed to anyone with information that could help identify those responsible to report to the nearest station.
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