Bridget Njoki: Mum of Girl Killed by Stray Bullet on Saba Saba Inconsolable after Postmortem Results
- Lucy Ngugi could barely stand or walk without help after she received the postmortem resultson her daughter
- The heartbroken woman was overwhelmed by emotions as she struggled to come to terms with the reality of the results
- She needed support from her husband and two other women who stood by her side, trying to console her
The family of a young girl who was killed during the Saba Saba protests on Monday, July 7, is still struggling to come to terms with the loss of their kin.
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Bridget Njoki was killed by a stray bullet while watching television at home in Ndumberi, Kiambu county.
The girl was shot dead by anti-riot police officers who were attempting to maintain calm in the area but ended up taking an innocent life.
How old was Bridget Njoki?
Hours after her death, the family received the postmortem results, which the mother could hardly bear.
"A post-mortem examination has tragically confirmed that 12-year-old Bridget Njoki died from a bullet wound, with the fatal projectile now recovered and handed over to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for further investigation," read a Facebook post from TV47 Kenya.
Following the release of the autopsy report, the young girl's mother, Lucy Ngugi, could not hold back her emotions and broke down in tears.
She was inconsolable and appeared too weak to stand; a chair had to be brought for her to sit and rest as the family prepared to address the press.
Kenyans sympathise with Lucy Ngugi
Tears freely flowed down her sorrowful cheeks after the report confirmed her daughter’s cause of death.
Radido Jackline:
"It’s been really tough for parents. May the Lord comfort all the grieving families. Comfort and peace to them."
Edna Kellian:
"Honestly speaking, I do not have the energy to handle this. How do you accept this as a mother? Surely, your child being shot right inside your house — too sad."
Kavutha Variety:
"It’s not easy for us... For heaven’s sake, when will it come to an end? The pain is too much. God, have mercy on us."
Ladie Joe:
"I ain’t watching this... I can’t take it. Watching Mama Boniface break down, and now this mum... it’s too much to bear."
Wanja Essy:
"Tell us when you're ready". What’s the meaning of this? You really want to interview this lady in this state?"
Solomon Jabez:
"My sincere condolences to her. May Almighty God watch over her and give her strength."
Wilson Kip:
"My sincere condolences to the family. May Almighty God comfort them."
Geoffrey Mwangi:
"Life will never be the same for her. Losing a loved one isn’t easy."
Amana Mutheu's mum eulogises daughter during burial
In a separate incident, the mother of a five-year-old who was pushed by her uncle in Kahawa West, Kiambu county, painfully spoke during her daughter’s burial.
The little girl was laid to rest at her village home in Kitui county in a ceremony attended by friends and family.
Her mother, Ann Syovinya, broke her silence for the first time since losing her daughter in the heartbreaking incident.
She could not hold back her tears as she eulogised her lastborn, recounting the fond memories they shared.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
