- Siaya villagers were left in panic following the grim discovery of a decaying body belonging to 78-year-old Bartholomew Obita Odera in a quarry in Gem Wagai
- The shocking find has prompted police to launch a murder investigation as suspicions of foul play loom over the elderly man’s death
- Assistant Chief Fredrick Warinda confirmed that the body was likely dumped in the quarry after being killed elsewhere
The tranquil community of Gem Wagai sub-county is grappling with the shocking death of 78-year-old Bartholomew Obita Odera.
His lifeless body was unearthed in a murram quarry on Monday evening, stirring fears of foul play among local residents.
The discovery, made by villagers in the Wagwer area of the Ulamba sub-location, has sent ripples of anxiety through the community, prompting police to launch an urgent investigation.
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Area Assistant Chief Fredrick Warinda has stated that the circumstances surrounding Odera’s death suggest he may have been murdered elsewhere before his body was callously discarded in the quarry.
This theory of a possible homicide raises troubling questions about safety and security in the region.As news of the grim find spread, Wagai police were quick to respond, arriving at the scene to conduct a preliminary investigation.
The shocking nature of the discovery has left many in the community feeling vulnerable and unsettled.
“It’s heartbreaking to think something like this could happen here,” lamented one resident who wished to remain anonymous.
The investigation has since led to the transportation of Odera’s body to the Siaya County Referral Hospital mortuary for preservation.
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Citizen Digital reports that a postmortem examination is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death, providing critical insight into the events leading up to this tragic incident.
Assistant Chief Warinda confirmed that police are diligently working to uncover the truth behind Odera’s death.
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“We are doing everything possible to bring those responsible to justice,” he affirmed, as local authorities reassured the public of their commitment to ensuring safety within the community.
