Detectives in Isinya, Kajiado County, have launched an investigation into the murder of a 34-year-old woman, Farida Peter Sangka, who was found buried in a shallow grave at her farm in Entarakuet. The suspect, identified as Shon David Rabassa Kioko, Sangka's husband, was arrested after a farmhand reported that he had allegedly killed his wife and instructed him to help dispose of her body. The farmhand, Ndayishimiye Deo, a Burundian national employed at the farm, reported the incident to authorities, prompting detectives to launch investigations.
According to police, Kioko was arrested at the scene, along with Deo, as investigations into the suspected murder began. Police officers secured the scene before initiating the recovery of the body, which had been buried in a shallow grave on the farm. The body was later exhumed in the presence of a pathologist, Ministry of Health officials, and police officers to facilitate forensic examination and establish the circumstances surrounding Sangka's death.
The remains were subsequently moved to Nairobi Funeral Home, where they are being preserved pending a postmortem examination. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has expressed condolences to Sangka's family and loved ones, pledging to pursue justice as investigations continue. Kioko and Deo remain in custody as detectives continue investigating the incident and seek to establish the events leading to the woman's death.
The incident was reported to authorities by Deo, who claimed that Kioko had instructed him to help dispose of Sangka's body after he allegedly killed her. Detectives are working to establish the motive behind the murder and to determine whether there were any other individuals involved. The investigation is ongoing, with police working to gather evidence and interview witnesses.
The DCI has assured the public that they are committed to solving the case and bringing the perpetrators to justice. The incident has raised concerns about domestic violence and the safety of women in Kenya. According to statistics, many cases of domestic violence go unreported, and it is often difficult to bring perpetrators to justice.
The case has also highlighted the importance of reporting suspicious incidents to authorities. Deo's decision to report the incident to authorities led to the arrest of Kioko and the recovery of Sangka's body. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident or any other suspected crimes to come forward and report them to the authorities.
The police are continuing their investigation into the murder, and Kioko and Deo are expected to appear in court soon. The DCI has promised to provide updates on the case as more information becomes available. The family of Sangka is yet to make a statement on the incident, but it is understood that they are cooperating with the police investigation.
Key points
- The husband of the victim, Shon David Rabassa Kioko, has been arrested in connection with the murder.
- The body of the victim, Farida Peter Sangka, was found buried in a shallow grave at the family's farm in Entarakuet.
- The investigation is ongoing, with police working to gather evidence and interview witnesses.
