Kenya: Murdered Eastleigh women buried in emotional ceremony

NAIROBI, Kenya - At Lang'ata cemetery in Nairobi, three women who had been abducted before being murdered by their abductors were laid to rest on Friday as leaders called for speedy investigations and accountability following their untimely demise.

Waris Daud, Nuseiba Dahir, and Amina Abdirashid were laid to rest in a ceremony attended by family members, friends, Islamic scholars, and several public figures. Their deaths sparked protests in Eastleigh, a leading business center in Nairobi.

Some of the prominent leaders who attended include Sheikh Mohamud Shibli, a leading religious scholar, Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan, and Somalia's Ambassador to Kenya, Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle.

The bodies were recovered in diverse locations within Nairobi, badly mutilated and one chopped off hands. The deaths have been earmarked by the police as a priority with sleuths intensifying investigations into the cold murder.

Yusuf Hassan made a public call for justice, urging authorities to accelerate the ongoing investigation. He acknowledged that some suspects were already in custody but stressed the importance of arresting all those involved in the crime.

"Some of the masterminds have already been arrested, and we should give the police more time to gather evidence. I understand that investigations are at their final stages," he said.

The MP also called on the government to increase police presence and strengthen security measures in Kamukunji, citing rising concerns over gang activities, Eastleigh Voice reports.

"There are gangs in Nairobi that steal, kill, and injure people. We want the government to act, as the security situation in the country is concerning," he added.

Ambassador Jabril expressed his sadness over the tragic deaths. He expressed confidence in the Kenyan police, commending their efforts in the investigation.

"I want to thank the government of Kenya, especially the security apparatus, who have shown that they are doing everything at their disposal to find the masterminds," the ambassador said.

Active investigations are going on as the National Police Service promised to unearth the killers and bring them into books. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said the spate of killings across the country had significantly reduced but vowed to solve some of the mysterious murders.

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