Shock and grief have gripped Kisumu after the body of a 21-year-old RIAT College student was discovered in a forest days after she went missing. Detectives have since arrested a key suspect, turning what began as a missing person case into a chilling murder investigation.
Highlights:
- Body of 21-year-old RIAT student found in forest
- Victim had been reported missing days earlier
- Police say she suffered multiple stab wounds
- Prime suspect, believed to be her ex-boyfriend, arrested
- Investigations ongoing as detectives pursue more suspects
Main Story:
Missing Case Turns Tragic
What started as a desperate search for a missing student has ended in tragedy after detectives uncovered a decomposed body in Kisumu. The victim, a 21-year-old student at RIAT College, had been reported missing days before the grim discovery.
According to investigators from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the body was found in a forested area near the institution, bringing a heartbreaking end to the search.
Last Moments and Disturbing Clues
Police believe the student was attacked on the night of April 5 in the Milimani area, not far from the Kenya Wildlife Service offices.
Her disappearance raised alarm after family members, particularly her sister, failed to reach her and later received a troubling message that prompted immediate concern.
Detectives traced her last known movements to Milimani, where she was reportedly seen before vanishing. Initial search efforts in the area did not yield results.
Suspect Arrested
Authorities have since arrested Steven Coleman Okoth, who is believed to be the victim’s former partner. Investigators allege that he had previously issued threats against the student and was last seen with her on the night she disappeared.
Police further claim the suspect may have been involved in a brutal attack that included torture before the victim was killed. The body reportedly showed multiple stab wounds.
Items considered crucial to the investigation were recovered during the suspect’s arrest, strengthening the case against him.
Search for Justice Continues
While the main suspect is in custody and awaiting arraignment, detectives are continuing their investigations, with indications that more individuals could have been involved.
The case has sparked outrage and concern, particularly around the safety of young women and the rising cases of gender-based violence.
As the investigation unfolds, the focus now shifts to ensuring justice for the victim and accountability for all those involved.
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