Missing Grade 3 Pupil Girl Found Dead in Kagio.
Grief and shock have descended upon Kagio town, located in Kirinyaga County, following the tragic discovery of a 9-year-old grade 3 pupil who went missing on Friday.
Sadly, the young girl’s lifeless body was found on Sunday night in the depths of river Rwamuthambi.
The visible signs of defilement and strangulation have sent shockwaves through the community, prompting an urgent investigation by the authorities.
As residents grapple with the devastating news, fingers are being pointed at a local trader who had been seen buying sweets for the girl before mysteriously vanishing with her.
The young girl, whose name has been withheld to protect her identity, failed to return home on Friday, causing her mother, Caroline Wanjiru, to grow increasingly worried.
Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Wanjiru promptly reported her daughter’s disappearance at the Kagio police station. she also alerted her neighbor, who subsequently spread the news throughout Kagio.
In a desperate bid to gather support and assistance, Wanjiru sought help from local churches, including the Kagio Catholic church.
Amidst the tragedy, a stroke of luck prevented further anguish for the family and community.
The girl’s body was discovered in river Rwamuthambi, where it had become lodged against a pipe.
The fortuitous obstruction prevented the body from drifting away, allowing for a timely discovery.
Local resident Reuben Kihara expressed relief, acknowledging that without this fortunate circumstance, it could have taken days or longer before the girl’s body was found.
The Accused and Suspicion:
As the investigation unfolded, suspicions arose around a trader who supplied milk to Wanjiru.
According to witnesses, the trader had been seen purchasing sweets for the young girl shortly before they vanished together.
When concerned residents ventured to the trader’s rented house, they discovered he was not present.
The trader, who is known to Wanjiru, has since disappeared without a trace, deepening the concerns and raising questions about his involvement in this heinous crime.
The Kirinyaga West Sub-county police commander, Moses Koskei, has assured the community that the police have initiated a thorough investigation into the tragic incident.
Missing Grade 3 Pupil Girl Found Dead in Kagio.
