Criminality - C corpses on dump in Kenya: More body parts found
After the discovery of six mutilated female bodies in a former quarry in Nairobi, used as a dumping site, named "Müllkippe" by the locals, the police found five more bags with body parts. The Criminal Police announced on platform X that forensic experts would begin autopsies on Monday. Investigations will be conducted in all directions, including the possibility of a series killer or religious cult crimes.
Representatives of civil society organizations were invited to attend the autopsy for maximum transparency. Several human rights organizations had previously demanded that independent observers be allowed to attend the autopsies.
Distrust towards the Police
During the recovery of the bags with the remains, a large crowd had gathered. Police shot several times into the air to disperse the crowd. Two water cannons were also ready.
There is great distrust, especially since, after the protests against the government policy in the eastern African country in the past weeks, many people are still missing. Numerous activists have been reported missing - allegedly by police. Additionally, there have been allegations of arbitrary killings of criminals in the past.
Rising number of brutal murders of Women
At the beginning of the year, due to the rising number of brutal murders of women in Kenya, there were nationwide protests against Femicides. Since then, there have been several cases where women were murdered by partners or strangers.
Statement of the Criminal Police on X
- The rising number of brutal murders of women in Nairobi has sparked concerns, with the Criminal Police warning of an increase in criminality in the city.
- Amidst the distrust towards the Police, the announcement of the Criminal Police about conducting autopsies on the mutilated bodies found in the "Müllkippe" garbage pile has been met with skepticism by some women's rights groups in Kenya.
- The Criminal Police stated on platform X that the discovery of body parts in bags at the former quarry site was a clear indication of a rise in organized criminal activity in Nairobi.
- Despite the Criminal Police's assurances that they are doing everything possible to solve the series of violent crimes against women in Nairobi, many citizens and human rights organizations are calling for a comprehensive review of the city's police force to address allegations of criminality and corruption.
