Hundreds attend burial of three Eastleigh women killed in tragic attack as calls for justice intensify

Hundreds of mourners gathered on Saturday at Langata Cemetery in Nairobi to attend the burial of three women who were killed earlier this week. The three, Waris Daud, Nuseiba Dahir, and Amina Abdirashid, were laid to rest in a ceremony attended by family members, friends, Islamic scholars, and several public figures.

Leading the burial ceremony was Sheikh Mohamud Shibli, a prominent Islamic scholar. He was joined by Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan and Somalia's Ambassador to Kenya, Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle.

Emotions ran high as family members and the community gathered to pay their last respects. The husband of the late Waris, visibly distraught, chose not to speak publicly, instead opting for a moment of silence in memory of his wife and daughter.

Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan and Sheikh Mohamud Shibli during the burial. (Ahmed Shafat)

Islamic scholars led prayers for the deceased, expressing hope that their souls find peace and eternal rest. They condemned the killing, stating it was unjust and emphasising their belief that the women, as victims of such an incident, would find a high place in paradise.

Kamukunji MP made a public call for justice, urging authorities to accelerate the ongoing investigation. He acknowledged that some suspects were already in custody but stressed the importance of arresting all those involved in the crime.

"Some of the masterminds have already been arrested, and we should give the police more time to gather evidence. I understand that investigations are at their final stages," he said.

Members of the public are led into prayers by Islamic scholars after the three women were buried. (Ahmed Shafat)

The MP also called on the government to increase police presence and strengthen security measures in Kamukunji, citing rising concerns over gang activities.

"There are gangs in Nairobi that steal, kill, and injure people. We want the government to act, as the security situation in the country is concerning," he added.

Ambassador Jabril expressed his sadness over the tragic deaths. He expressed confidence in the Kenyan police, commending their efforts in the investigation.

"I want to thank the government of Kenya, especially the security apparatus, who have shown that they are doing everything at their disposal to find the masterminds," the ambassador said.

Hundreds of mourners gathered today at Langata Cemetery in Nairobi to attend the burial of three women who were killed earlier this week. (Ahmed Shafat)

Family members also spoke, urging the community in Eastleigh and beyond to stay united during this period of mourning and refrain from spreading unverified information. They requested that the public allow the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to complete their work without unnecessary speculation.

A postmortem conducted at the City Mortuary on Friday by government Chief Pathologist Dr Johansen Oduor revealed the violent nature of the killings.

According to Oduor, Waris had been severely injured, with her neck severed and hands chopped off, indicating torture.

Hundreds of mourners gathered today at Langata Cemetery in Nairobi to attend the burial of three women who were killed earlier this week. (Ahmed Shafat)

Amina Abdirashid Dahir had succumbed to a stab wound that reached her heart, while Nuseiba was found to have died from smothering, with indications of sexual assault. Dr Oduor confirmed that samples had been taken from all the victims for further analysis.

In connection with the murders, police have detained a suspect, believed to be involved in ransom negotiations.

The suspect was reportedly arrested while attempting to flee. Authorities indicated that he had collected a ransom payment of Sh1 million from another woman who survived the attack.

The police investigations are ongoing, with officials assuring the public that efforts are in place to bring justice to the victims and their families.