By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
  • News
    • Metro
    • Politics
    • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
Reading: Drama as villagers dump murdered girl’s body at suspects’ doorstep in Mwea
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
Font ResizerAa
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
  • News
    • Metro
    • Politics
    • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Newsunplug Kenya > Blog > Metro > Drama as villagers dump murdered girl’s body at suspects’ doorstep in Mwea
Metro

Drama as villagers dump murdered girl’s body at suspects’ doorstep in Mwea

new5nuke
Last updated: January 8, 2025 11:00 am
new5nuke
6 months ago
Share
SHARE

Angry residents of Mahigaini and Ngucue villages in Mwea-East Sub-County, Kirinyaga, took matters into their own hands on Tuesday, storming the homes of two men accused of murdering 16-year-old Purity Makena.

The girl’s body was discovered near Thiba River in Mwea-West Sub-County on Christmas Eve, sparking outrage across the region.

The villagers, irate over the brutal murder, dumped Purity’s body at the doorstep of one of the suspects’ homes, accusing them of the crime.

As police officers from Wang’uru Police Station and Assistant Chief George Mungai attempted to intervene, chaos erupted.

For over an hour, villagers marched through the area, venting their anger and frustration over the death of the teenager.

Despite the police using tear gas to disperse the crowd, the destruction of the suspects’ property continued unabated.

According to Purity’s father, John Muriuki, the killers left a chilling clue—Purity’s sister’s phone number was written on the deceased’s hand.

“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.

READ MORE  Kitengela residents alert DCI, cocaine recovered in foreigner’s apartment

The villagers’ anger was further fueled by allegations of LGBTQ involvement in the case.

Local 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 local resident Paul Migwi. “He has been practicing LGBTQ, and several people have died because of it.”

Purity’s aunt, Susan Muthoni, claimed that the girl was involved with one of the suspects, who, until recently, was unaware of 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 chaos, the suspects’ families managed to leave the village without injury, although their property was 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.

READ MORE  Nairobi tops counties where women have a say on how men spend cash

Purity Makena was laid to rest in Ngucue village later that afternoon. Church leaders who attended the funeral urged parents to protect their children and take a stand 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 the arrest of the two suspects, stating that they were from Mwea-East Sub-County but had dumped Purity’s body in Mwea-West.

“The suspects have been apprehended, and investigations are ongoing,” he said.

Journalist pleads with police not to arrest anyone in his suicide notes before taking own life
Shock as man collapses, dies while testifying in Siaya court
Step mom jailed for subjecting step daughter to cruelty
Student arrested for s3xually assaulting pregnant horse
Nakuru man on the run after strangling his children in a forest
Share This Article
Facebook Email Print
Previous Article Gossip blogger Tasha K accuses Cardi B of attempting to financially ruin her after failing to pay rapper $3.4M for defaming her
Next Article CS Murkomen, IG Kanja and DCI boss Amin snub court summons in abduction case
about us

We influence 20 million users and is the number one business and technology news network on the planet.

Recent Posts

  • Watchman arrested for defilement of 4-year-old girl waiting for mum at school
  • Man beaten by locals, car torched over livestock theft in Uasin Gishu
  • Saba Saba: Nanyuki family seeks justice after daughter dies in police custody
  • Kisumu: Investigations after man hacked to death in suspected love triangle
  • Governor Wanga: CoB Nyakang’o is competent but overstepping her mandate

Recent Comments

No comments to show.
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
© Newsunplug Kenya. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?