DCI detectives have issued a progress report on the death of 27-year-old John Muchiri Muthoni whose case had initially been classified as an abduction.
According to the detectives, John together with other accomplices climbed a perimeter wall with the intention of stealing before the commotion alerted the residents who caught up with him and subjected him to a mob justice.
“John Muchiri Muthoni, 27, who was reported missing on Friday, January 3, 2024, was found dead by the roadside in the Milimani Kawaida area of Banana, Kiambaa, Kiambu County.
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Investigations revealed that the deceased, along with several accomplices, had scaled the perimeter wall of a nearby rental property with the intent to commit theft. Witnesses reported hearing them walking on the iron sheet roof and tampering with the Wi-Fi network receiver installed there.
Upon noticing the intruders, residents raised alarm, prompting the suspects to flee by jumping off the roof in different directions.
However, the deceased was apprehended by the crowd and subjected to mob justice approximately 20 meters from the rental property.” said DCI
The body of the deceased is currently at Kihara Level IV Hospital mortuary pending an autopsy to establish the cause of death.
“Further investigation confirmed that the residents of this property had previously been victims of multiple break-ins and burglaries. The body of the deceased is currently at the Kihara Level IV Hospital mortuary, awaiting autopsy.” said DCI
