Lugari: Police in Lugari Sub County have launched investigations into the mysterious death of a grade 8 learner whose body was discovered yesterday inside his uncle’s unfinished house at Sinoko B village in Mautuma location. The minor, aged 14, a Junior Secondary School learner at Macho Muslim Primary School, lived with his grandmother and allegedly disappeared on Sunday, with unsuccessful attempts to trace his whereabouts.
According to Kenya News Agency, the grandmother, Elsheba Mbone Malavi, stated that the deceased had not shown any signs of distress. She recounted that on Sunday, he was in good spirits before she left for church, even wishing her well. Upon her return, she found him missing. Despite efforts by relatives and his younger brother to locate him, their attempts were unsuccessful.
The discovery of the boy’s body was made by his brother the following morning. While preparing to go to school, the brother went to their uncle’s unfinished house to change clothes and found the body.
Sub County Police Commander Julius Melly confirmed that investigations have begun to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. He has directed the Panpaper Officer Commanding Station to expedite the investigation to ascertain whether the boy committed suicide.