An autopsy has unveiled a chilling narrative surrounding the brutal murder of a Mombasa taxi driver, revealing that she suffered significant trauma before her untimely death.
The post-mortem examination, conducted by Government Pathologist Dr Johansen Oduor, indicated that the victim was repeatedly struck with a blunt object several times before being strangled, illustrating the violent nature of the attack.
The findings confirm that the driver put up a valiant fight against her assailant, evident from the physical injuries documented on her body. "The injuries suggest a struggle, highlighting the intentional nature of the attack," Oduor remarked during the examination.
Investigators have initiated further tests on additional samples taken during the autopsy, which they hope will yield critical evidence in their ongoing investigation.
"The death of Mumbua had several injuries, which included a severe head injury. The assailant hit her several times on the head. Further to that, the assailant later strangled her to death. There were also what looked like defensive injuries along the arms, meaning she was trying to defend herself," Oduor explained.
As the victim's family awaits comprehensive results, a team of homicide detectives is diligently working to piece together the circumstances surrounding her death. Authorities are revisiting all crime scenes to gather CCTV footage, which could help establish a forensic link between the suspect and the various locations associated with the crime.
The suspect has reportedly led detectives to multiple locations, including Mt. Elgon, Butere, Uasin Gishu, and Nakuru, where police have recovered five vehicles. These discoveries are linked to a broader pattern of crime, as it is believed the suspect abducted the owners of these vehicles before stealing their cars.
The suspect's history raises alarming questions about his activities. In 2014, he allegedly abducted and killed another taxi driver, George Njuguna. Currently, he faces two murder charges and two robberies with violence charges related to taxi drivers, highlighting a troubling trend of violence against those working in the transport sector.
According to police confessions, on September 27, while in Mombasa, the suspect requested a ride from the victim. Midway through the journey, he launched a violent assault, tying her to the back seat of her own vehicle. He then drove towards Nairobi, where the victim’s pleas for release fell on deaf ears.
Passing through Kibwezi, the situation escalated, and he stopped the vehicle, ultimately strangling her to death. Following the murder, he callously continued driving with her body until he reached Mai Mahiu, where he disposed of her remains in a thicket near Lari in Kiambu County.
After abandoning the victim’s body, the suspect drove the stolen vehicle to Nakuru, where he was arrested and subsequently detained.
