Kiambu Man Heading to Work Stumbles on Body of Unidentified Man Murdered Next to His Car
- An unidentified middle-aged man was killed and his body dumped beside his vehicle in Muthiga, Kiambu County
- Residents woke up to a chilling scene, splattered with blood in what appears to have been a violent struggle
- Police have launched an investigation and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward, as the killers remain at large
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Residents of Muthiga in Kiambu woke up to a grisly scene that has left the community shaken and searching for answers.
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A middle-aged man was found dead on Monday morning, his lifeless body sprawled beside his white Pajero IO.
Eyewitness accounts in Muthiga murder
The discovery was made at dawn along the road, with the blood splattered across the road painting a grim picture of a violent struggle.
In an interview with KBC TV, eyewitnesses confirmed that the victim had injuries consistent with a stabbing.
The residents say they believe the man was ambushed by a gang that attacked him before fleeing with his valuables.
“He was killed, then a gang of people stole his things. I saw it,” an eyewitness, Elvis Koech, told Inooro TV, his voice trembling as he recounted the incident.
According to the head of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations in Kikuyu, Omondi Ogolla, the report came in around 7:30 a.m.
Where was Muthiga murder victim's body taken?
The body was later moved to Thogoto Mortuary, where a post-mortem will determine the exact cause of death.
His car was towed to Kikuyu Police Station as detectives piece together what happened during those final, terrifying moments of his life.
The gruesome murder has sparked fear and anger among locals, who say insecurity in the area has been rising.
Police have launched an investigation and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward as the killers remain at large.
For now, a family is left mourning, a community is gripped by fear, and a white Pajero sits in a police yard, mute testimony to a life cut short.
Social media reactions
The incident elicited mixed reactions on social media, with many viewing it as a random act while others suspected foul play.
Joseph Agwambo:
"Muthiga is usually dangerous at night. I used to live in that place."
Mercy Testimony:
"God have mercy on us. May you cover us with the blood of Jesus Christ."
Kirinyaga elder murdered, body dumped in banana plantation
In an unrelated story, residents of Nyangio sub-location, Ndia constituency, are living in fear following the recent surge in cases of mysterious killings.
In the latest incident, the lifeless body of a renowned village elder was discovered in a banana plantation.
According to locals, the area had already reported two other similar cases whose bodies are yet to be buried.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
