Those behind Mukuru Kwa Njenga’s quarry bodies to face justice -Ruto
By Abdirahman Khalif |
President Ruto assured the nation that the government will take strong action against those responsible for these deaths.
President William Ruto has expressed his condolences to the families of those whose bodies were recently discovered in Kware, Mukuru kwa Njenga, Nairobi.
Speaking at Kaptagat Girls High School in Marakwet County on Saturday evening, President Ruto assured the nation that the government will take strong action against those responsible for these deaths.
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"I want to promise the country that those behind the deaths of those people at Kware in Nairobi, they will be dealt with thoroughly," said Ruto.
He noted that the government will ensure the perpetrators are found and brought to justice, as it is against the constitution to take away the life of any Kenyan.
President Ruto reiterated that the government does not condone extrajudicial killings and that those responsible for the mysterious killings in Nairobi will be held accountable. He has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to expedite their investigations and bring those responsible to book.
"Those involved in this heinous act must be punished and must be taken to court, and the law must be applied," the president stated.
He instructed the security apparatus to conduct comprehensive investigations and ensure justice is served.
Earlier on Friday, DCI boss Mohamed Amin announced that officers from their Embakasi division had commenced investigations after retrieving nine bodies and taking them to the City Mortuary for postmortem examinations.
"Homicide detectives and officers from the Forensics Division of the DCI are currently analysing samples to identify the bodies. The area has been cordoned off and designated as a crime scene as the investigations continue," Amin said.
The recovery of bodies continued, with five more bodies found on Saturday.
Early on Saturday morning, a crowd gathered at the scene, eager to witness the developments amidst a tense atmosphere. Detectives from the Homicide Unit at the DCI headquarters managed the operation, urging patience as they worked to uncover the truth.
Police are investigating the deaths and the disposal of the bodies at the site, which had transitioned from a quarry to a dump site. The search progressed slowly, with teams relying on locals who were lowered by ropes to retrieve the bodies. A boat was also brought in to aid the search and recovery efforts.
Human rights activists have expressed concerns, expecting the number of discovered bodies to increase.
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