The discoveries have raised concern among local families, who want authorities to establish whether the deaths are connected and identify those responsible.
One of the victims was Wilson Mukuna, a resident of Esibuye Sub-location. His family said unknown individuals travelling in an unmarked vehicle abducted him at around 10 pm. His body was later discovered by young men who had gone to the river to search for gold.
Another victim was Police Constable Manase Ndakala, who served at Hobuyaya Police Station. He disappeared approximately two weeks before his decomposing body was found trapped in the river during a search conducted by relatives and fellow officers.
Emuhaya Officer Commanding Police Division George Opere confirmed the officer's recovery and said investigations had started. Detectives also arrested a woman who reportedly hosted Ndakala at her compound before he went missing. She was taken in for questioning, but her arrest does not establish any involvement in his death.
The third body belonged to a young man from Ebuyangu. Authorities had not established the circumstances surrounding his death by the time of publication.
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi condoled with the affected families and called for investigations. Emuhaya parliamentary hopeful Dr Zablon Okwoku also demanded urgent action while speaking at the launch of his KSh2 million tournament at Emukunzi Grounds on Wednesday, November 11.
Okwoku urged the National Police Service and other investigative agencies to establish whether the incidents were linked to similar cases reported in the area. He said families deserved answers and those found responsible should face the law.
River Yala has previously featured in reports involving recovered bodies. The latest discoveries have renewed concerns among residents, who want investigations to establish what happened to the victims.
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