Murder is a very sensitive crime that has often been associated with insensitive people. However for the traditionalists and the existence of various weird cults in our societies, other spiritual stories are also told to revolve around mysterious deaths.
Otieno Geoffrey, a Standard One pupil, was playing with other children when he allegedly went missing.His mother, Molly Ouma, said they searched for him in the entire estate but did not find him.
“I became suspicious when my son did not return home by 7pm. After searching for him for more than four hours, I decided to report his disappearance to the police,” said Ms Ouma.
Sadly, the body of seven year old Geoffrey Otieno was found dumped in a bush at Pap-Komenya, less than a kilometre from Usenge town on Sunday by police.
Usenge assistant chief Manase Osuri said police were informed of the body’s whereabouts after children who had noticed foul smell coming from the bush found it.
Otieno’s killing rekindled memories of suspected ritual killings.
“The body was moved to Bondo sub-county hospital mortuary after the family identified it,” said Mr Osuri.
The administrator, who termed the incident shocking, said police were investigating the boy’s killing.
“From what we have gathered, the boy could have been murdered elsewhere and his body dumped in the bush. We also suspect it could be a case of ritual killing, as the boy’s genitals have been chopped off,” said Osuri.
Five years ago, a 20-year-old man was killed and his mutilated body found dumped in a bush at Sanda village, sparking protests.
Bondo OCPD Harriet Kinya said they had launched investigations into the matter. The officer said they would not rest until they apprehend those behind Otieno’s killing.