In Siaya County on Wednesday, residents were left in great shock after a 17-year-old boy was found brutally murdered and his body dumped near a thicket.
The scene drew large crowds as people tried to understand what could have led to such a heartbreaking incident.
According to a report by the police officers who arrived at the scene, both of the boy’s hands and legs had deep cuts, clearly showing he was badly tortured before his death.
The officers also confirmed that there were visible marks on his neck, suggesting that the victim might have been strangled.
“It appears the young man went through a lot of pain before losing his life,” one of the officers said.
As reported by the local media, the teenager was allegedly called by his neighbor shortly before he went missing. The same neighbor is said to have been the last person seen with him before his body was discovered. When residents received the news, anger and tension rose in the area.
They reportedly attempted to attack the woman believed to have called him, but the police quickly arrived and rescued her from the mob.
“We are urging members of the public to remain calm and let the police handle the matter,” one of the local administrators told reporters.
However, the body of the young boy was later taken to the Siaya County morgue as investigations continue. The police have launched a full investigation to find out who was truly behind the cruel killing and what the motive might have been.
The community has since been left in fear, with many calling for justice for the teenager and increased security in the area.