A wave of shock and fear has gripped residents of Aora Olemo village in Lwala Sub-location, Suba South Sub-county, after the lifeless body of a 27-year-old man was discovered under mysterious circumstances on Tuesday.
The victim, identified as Jeckoniah Otila, was found tied to a tree deep in the bushes, in what police suspect to be a brutal murder. His half-naked body was positioned in a sitting posture, with his hands tightly bound behind his back and fastened to the tree trunk.
The grim discovery was made by a local resident who was passing through the area. Authorities say Otila’s body bore visible injuries on multiple parts, suggesting he was assaulted with blunt objects before his death.
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Suba South Sub-county Police Commander Caxton Ndunda confirmed the incident, stating that early investigations point to a case of premeditated murder.
“The body had serious injuries. He might have been killed before his body was tied to the tree,” Ndunda told reporters.
He added that the motive behind the killing remains unclear, and the identity of the assailants is still unknown. Police have since launched investigations into the heinous act, vowing to track down and prosecute those responsible.
“We are conducting investigations so that we can take punitive legal action against the individuals who committed the heinous act,” Ndunda affirmed.
The body of the deceased was moved to a nearby morgue as police continue with the probe. The incident has sparked concerns over rising insecurity in the region, with locals urging law enforcement agencies to intensify patrols and ensure justice for the slain youth.