Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has issued a directive to Acting Police Inspector General (IG) Douglas Kanja Kirocho, ordering immediate investigations into the discovery of six mutilated bodies found at a dumpsite in Mukuru kwa Njenga on Friday. The bodies, all female and in various stages of decay, were located at Kware dumpsite, which is reportedly very close to Kware Police Station.
In a statement released on Friday, the DPP emphasized the seriousness of the situation due to the proximity of the crime scene to the police station. "The ODPP is deeply concerned about these reports, which indicate a serious breach of human rights given the dumpsite's close proximity to the police station," stated Mulele. "In accordance with Article 154 (4) of the Constitution, the DPP has directed the Office of the Inspector General of the National Police Service to conduct a thorough investigation and submit the resulting report within 21 days."
Additionally, the DPP urged the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to expedite investigations into all cases of enforced disappearances and deaths allegedly involving police officers. They are required to submit progress reports to the ODPP every seven days for review. "Civil Society Organizations and individuals possessing information that could assist in these investigations are encouraged to collaborate with the authorities to help ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice," added Ingonga.
