Decomposed human remains were discovered on Wednesday at a sugarcane plantation in Chemelil, Muhoroni sub-county. The remains were found by an agricultural officer from Chemelil Sugar Factory, who was harvesting cane at the factory’s nucleus farm.
According to local police reports, the officer stumbled upon scattered human skeletons, which included a skull, pelvic bones, and limbs. Additional items found at the scene included assorted clothing such as a brown school skirt, an old blanket, two small sufurias, and two plates. A wallet containing a national ID card bearing the name Wycliffe Chemiat was also discovered near the remains.
DCI officers were quickly alerted and arrived at the scene to retrieve the remains. The officers are now initiating a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
“The remains have been taken to Ahero sub-county hospital, where they will undergo DNA testing for identification purposes,” confirmed a police spokesperson. “We are working diligently to piece together the evidence and find out what happened.”
The discovery has left the local community in shock and prompted calls for a thorough investigation. A local resident, Jane Atieno, expressed her concern, “It’s very disturbing to find out that such a tragic event occurred in our area. We hope the authorities can quickly identify the deceased and bring closure to the family.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward and assist in the investigation. The discovery has raised questions about the safety and security of the area, prompting local leaders to call for increased vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement agencies.
“We need to ensure that our community remains safe and that incidents like this do not go unresolved,” said local leader John Omondi. “The cooperation between the public and the police is crucial in addressing such matters.”
