Villagers Dump Murdered Girl’s Body at Suspects’ Doorstep in Mwea
Residents of Mahigaini and Ngucue villages in Mwea-East Sub-County, Kirinyaga, expressed their anger on Tuesday by storming the homes of two men suspected of murdering 16-year-old Purity Makena.
Purity’s body was found near Thiba River in Mwea-West Sub-County on Christmas Eve, igniting outrage throughout the area.
In their fury over the horrific crime, the villagers placed Purity’s body at the doorstep of one of the accused men’s homes, holding them responsible for her death.
As police officers from Wang’uru Police Station and Assistant Chief George Mungai tried to step in, chaos ensued.
For more than an hour, villagers walked through the area, expressing their anger and frustration over the death of the teenager.
Even though the police deployed tear gas to break up the crowd, the destruction of the suspects’ property went on without interruption.
Purity’s father, John Muriuki, stated that the killers left a disturbing clue—Purity’s sister’s phone number was written on the hand of the deceased.
“Detectives contacted us after Purity’s sister received a call, and we learned the suspects had written her number on the girl’s hand,” Muriuki explained.
The villagers’ frustration grew even more intense due to claims of LGBTQ involvement in the situation.
Residents accused one of the suspects of practicing homosexuality in the area, blaming him for other deaths in the community. “We want them out of this village,” said resident Paul Migwi. “He has been practicing LGBTQ, and several people have died because of it.”
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Purity’s aunt, Susan Muthoni, stated that the girl had been involved with one of the suspects, who, until recently, did not know about the man’s sexual orientation.
“I called the boy over an incident, and both he and his boss admitted to the relationship. We suspect this is why they killed her after she caught them,” Muthoni said.
Assistant Chief George Maina confirmed that, despite the turmoil, the families of the suspects were able to leave the village unharmed, although their belongings were destroyed.
“The family relocated to Rogoi village in Murinduko Ward, but they were attacked along the way in Ngucue village, where some of their belongings were set on fire,” Maina reported.
Purity Makena was buried in Ngucue village later that afternoon. The church leaders present at the funeral called on parents to safeguard their children and to take a firm stance against LGBTQ activities in the villages.
“Makena came from humble beginnings, living with her grandmother, and it is believed the man took advantage of her,” said Paul Maina, a church leader from Kimbimbi Parish.
Mwea-West Sub-County Police Commander Rashid Ali confirmed that two suspects have been arrested. He mentioned that they are from Mwea-East Sub-County but had abandoned Purity’s body in Mwea-West.
“The suspects have been apprehended, and investigations are ongoing,” he said.
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Villagers Dump Murdered Girl’s Body at Suspects’ Doorstep in Mwea
