Authorities in West Pokot County, Kenya, have arrested 12 suspects at Kapenguria Police Station who have confessed to abducting, killing, and consuming at least eight children over several years. The suspects are reportedly Ugandan nationals. Following these revelations, local residents attempted to lynch the suspects amid growing fear and outrage in the community. Subsequently, the government has ordered fresh vetting of nationals from Burundi, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda's Wagisu community residing in West Pokot to address concerns related to cannibalism and organ harvesting allegations. The number of suspects has reportedly increased to 13 in connection with these crimes. The situation has heightened fears in Kapenguria regarding the safety of children and the prevalence of such criminal activities.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen: Government is tightening security along the Kenya-Uganda border in response to a surge in contraband goods and drug trafficking. #KBCniYetu ^MM https://t.co/NYllP7ZNlV
ILLEGAL MINING MENACE Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen warns illegal miners in Turkana and West Pokot. Orders security agencies to crack down on commercial mining without licenses; operations halted over lack of permits. #KBCniYetu ^KG https://t.co/7FA6atiCMi
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a crackdown on illegal foreigners allegedly involved in acts of cannibalism, vowing firm action against such individuals. #KBCniYetu ^MM https://t.co/kyl7Z8xPws