A businessman who went missing in Meru County was found dead on Wednesday evening, February 21.
Reportedly, the businessman disappeared on Friday, February 16, before being found dumped in the Kathita River, leaving his family and friends in shock. Described as a prominent figure in the area, his untimely demise has stirred considerable distress among the local community.
When the body was discovered, family members were called and positively identified the deceased. Police officers were also called to the scene as investigations into the mysterious death began.
His remains were then transferred to the local mortuary pending an autopsy and for preservation.
A member of the family who initiated a search party when the man went missing told Kenyans.co.ke on Thursday, February 22, that the deceased's body was found on Wednesday evening.
She added that detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) were actively conducting investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death.
However, she refrained from divulging further details on the mysterious demise, citing the ongoing investigations.
As investigations continue, police are calling upon the public to come forward with any crucial information which may lead to the arrest of the culprits.
Friends and family of the deceased have urged the police to conduct thorough investigations to ensure justice is served.
This incident came after another death was reported in Kasarani, Nairobi County. A woman was tied up, her body stashed in a sack and thrown into a river.
Her body had stab wounds on her neck that residents believed may have been inflicted by the culprit.
Police are looking into the emerging trend of gruesome and mysterious murders reported in Kasarani and other areas countrywide.
