- Body of suspected Kenya Defence Forces soldier discovered in river in Juja
- Residents reportedly found body stuffed inside a sack early in the morning
- Police and Directorate of Criminal Investigations detectives launch investigations
- Authorities say body had visible injuries
- Identity of the deceased yet to be officially released
- Residents call for speedy investigations and justice
Residents of Juja were left in shock after the body of a man believed to be a serving officer in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) was reportedly discovered dumped inside a river under mysterious circumstances.
According to reports from the area, the grim discovery was made early in the morning when locals visiting the river noticed a suspicious sack floating near the riverbank. Area residents quickly alerted authorities, prompting police officers to respond to the scene.
Security officers later confirmed that the sack contained the body of a male adult believed to be a KDF soldier.
Witnesses at the scene claimed the body appeared to have visible injuries, raising suspicion that the victim may have been assaulted or killed elsewhere before being dumped in the river during the night.
Police have not yet officially released the identity of the deceased as investigations continue and efforts are made to notify family members.
The incident attracted crowds of shocked residents, many expressing concern over increasing reports of bodies being dumped in rivers, forests, and other isolated areas in different parts of the country.
Some locals claimed they noticed unusual vehicle movements near the river late at night but did not initially suspect criminal activity.
Officers from Juja Police Station alongside detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations sealed off the area and began collecting evidence to establish what may have happened.
The body was later moved to a mortuary for postmortem examination as investigators pursue possible leads.
Authorities are now expected to review CCTV footage from nearby roads and buildings while tracing the deceased’s final movements before his death.
By the time of publication, the Kenya Defence Forces had not issued an official statement regarding the incident.
Residents and leaders from the area are now calling for swift investigations and justice for the slain officer as detectives continue piecing together the circumstances surrounding the mysterious death.
