Four male bodies have been exhumed from a shallow grave in Mwingi Town, Kitui County, in a chilling discovery that has sparked anxiety among residents.
The bodies were recovered from a thicket on the outskirts of the town following a report made at Mwingi Police Station about a suspected burial site.
The exhumation process, which began after authorities secured the scene, was delayed until homicide detectives arrived from outside the area to lead investigations.
Upon excavation, investigators recovered four male bodies, all of whom were reportedly found naked.
Mwingi OCPD Anthony Maina confirmed the incident and appealed to members of the public who may have lost male relatives to report to Mwingi Police Station to assist with identification efforts.
The bodies have since been moved to the Mwingi Level IV Hospital mortuary pending identification and post-mortem examinations.
Police have launched investigations to establish the identities of the deceased, the circumstances surrounding their deaths, and how the bodies ended up in the shallow grave.
The discovery has sent shockwaves through the local community as detectives work to unravel the mystery behind the gruesome find.
