Ngomongo Gripped by Fear After Woman’s Murder
They now demand that the county and the national government do something about it. They want streetlights installed, nighttime patrols heightened,
Governments too have been urged to call for action and denounce the attack. Nobody has been arrested yet, though the police indicate that they are following leads. Photo/ Courtesy
By Juliet jerotich
A gloomy atmosphere has covered Ngomongo village in Kirinyaga Central’s Kanyekiine Ward. Residents woke up to the horrific discovery of a woman’s corpse abandoned by the road.
The 39-year-old woman bore evident traces of violence. She also had been raped before she was killed.
She was described by residents as well known in the village. Anne Mwangi, a local resident, stated that the victim had rented a house in the village and was spotted alive yesterday.
“She was among us. I had seen her yesterday. It is sad,” stated Mwangi.
Early yesterday morning, a resident who was on his way to a nearby store stumbled upon the body. He raised the alarm, and minutes later, villagers had convened at the site.
The second villager, Richard Kiarie, confirmed that he found the body to be naked with bruises on the entire body. “We are in pain. It’s frightening. She was tossed like garbage,” he stated.
Detectives from Kerugoya Police Station arrived quickly at the scene. They photographed around and lifted the body as onlookers glared, many in tears.
The police have begun investigations. They assured they would pursue leads and ensure justice prevails.
Locals, however, say that this is not an isolated incident. They blame lack of lighting, the lack of patrols, and idle youth as the causes of the growing insecurity.
“Amashtaki baadhi ya vitisho na ufisadi. Hakuna A gloomy atmosphere has covered Ngomongo village in Kirinyaga Central’s Kanyekiine Ward. Residents woke up to the horrific discovery of a woman’s corpse abandoned by the road.
The 39-year-old woman bore evident traces of violence. She also had been raped before she was killed.
She was described by residents as well known in the village. Anne Mwangi, a local resident, stated that the victim had rented a house in the village and was spotted alive yesterday.
“She was among us. I had seen her yesterday. It is sad,” stated Mwangi.
Early yesterday morning, a resident who was on his way to a nearby store stumbled upon the body. He raised the alarm, and minutes later, villagers had convened at the site.
The second villager, Richard Kiarie, confirmed that he found the body to be naked with bruises on the entire body. “We are in pain. It’s frightening. She was tossed like garbage,” he stated.
Detectives from Kerugoya Police Station arrived quickly at the scene. They photographed around and lifted the body as onlookers glared, many in tears.
The police have begun investigations. They assured they would pursue leads and ensure justice prevails.
Locals, however, say that this is not an isolated incident. They blame lack of lighting, the lack of patrols, and idle youth as the causes of the growing insecurity.
“There are allegations of threats and corruption. Nothing has changed,” Kiarie said.
They now demand that the county and the national government do something about it. They want streetlights installed, nighttime patrols heightened, and criminal hotspots eliminated.
Most report they no longer feel secure even during the day. Parents are now accompanying their kids to and from school.
The attack has left women in the area living in fear. Others have vowed not to venture out of their homes at night.
Governments too have been urged to call for action and denounce the attack. Nobody has been arrested yet, though the police indicate that they are following leads.
The victim’s body was taken to Kerugoya Hospital Mortuary. Post-mortem will be done to assist in investigations.
Ngomongo residents now wait for answers—and justice.,” Kiarie said.
They now demand that the county and the national government do something about it. They want streetlights installed, nighttime patrols heightened, and criminal hotspots eliminated.
Most report they no longer feel secure even during the day. Parents are now accompanying their kids to and from school.
The attack has left women in the area living in fear. Others have vowed not to venture out of their homes at night.
Governments too have been urged to call for action and denounce the attack. Nobody has been arrested yet, though the police indicate that they are following leads.
The victim’s body was taken to Kerugoya Hospital Mortuary. Post-mortem will be done to assist in investigations.
Ngomongo residents now wait for answers—and justice.
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