Residents of Kitui County woke up to a shocking tragedy after the body of an elderly woman was discovered dumped in a thicket following a brutal attack.
The woman is believed to have been raped, tortured, and later killed by unknown attackers in an incident that has left the local community in fear and anger.
According to early reports, the body was found by villagers who were heading to their farms in the morning.
They noticed something unusual in the bushes and moved closer, only to make the horrifying discovery. Authorities were immediately informed, and police officers arrived at the scene to begin investigations.
Witnesses said the woman, who was well known in the area, had been missing since the previous evening.
Family members and neighbours had started searching for her after she failed to return home. Sadly, the search ended in tragedy when her body was found lying in the thicket with visible injuries.
Police said the body showed signs of violence, suggesting the woman may have been tortured before being killed. Investigators also suspect she was sexually assaulted during the attack.
The body was moved to a nearby mortuary where a postmortem examination will be carried out to determine the exact cause of death.
The brutal killing has caused outrage among residents, who are now demanding swift action from security agencies. Many described the woman as peaceful and hardworking, saying she did not deserve such a painful death.
Local leaders condemned the incident and urged police to move quickly and arrest those responsible. They also called for increased security patrols in the area, saying women, children, and the elderly remain vulnerable to attacks.
“This is a very painful incident for our community. We want justice for this woman and her family,” one resident said.
Human rights groups have also raised concern over rising cases of violence against women and elderly people in some parts of the country. They urged authorities to ensure the killers are brought to book.
