Terror and confusion gripped residents of Mautuma Ward in Lugari Constituency after the mutilated body of a man was discovered early Tuesday morning. The grim discovery has sparked fear and raised concerns over safety in the Kakamega County village.
Highlights:
- A man’s body was found mutilated in Apostolic area, Mautuma Ward
- Residents woke up to the shocking scene and alerted authorities
- Police have launched an investigation into the gruesome killing
- Locals fear rising insecurity in the area
- The body was moved to the mortuary as detectives pursue leads
Main Story:
Residents of Apostolic area in Mautuma Ward, Lugari, were met with a chilling sight on Tuesday morning the disfigured body of a man lying lifeless near a village pathway. The extent of the mutilation left locals shaken, as many gathered in disbelief around the scene.
Police were quickly notified and arrived to cordon off the area. Preliminary reports suggest the man may have been attacked overnight and his body dumped there. The motive behind the killing remains unclear.
The gruesome nature of the murder has stirred panic in the tight-knit community. Many residents are now afraid for their safety, especially with no immediate suspects or known threats identified. Some locals expressed concern that the area has seen a spike in unexplained crimes and that security patrols have been inconsistent.
“We don’t feel safe anymore. If someone can be killed like this and left in the open, what about the rest of us?” one resident lamented.
Lugari Sub-county police have confirmed that investigations are underway. Officers collected evidence from the scene and moved the body to Webuye Hospital Mortuary for autopsy and identification.
Detectives are also urging anyone with information to come forward to help piece together the final moments of the victim’s life.
Leaders and residents are now calling for better security deployment and surveillance in rural areas, especially at night. Community policing initiatives have also been floated as a way to prevent such horrifying incidents from recurring.
When justice is delayed, fear grows but a community united can demand change louder than silence ever could.
