Shock in Vihiga as two decomposing bodies found in septic tank near police station

Police in Mbale, Vihiga County, have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of two bodies inside a septic tank, a few metres from Mbale Police Station.

The grim discovery of the two bodies sparked widespread fear and raised serious concerns about public safety among residents, with shocked residents flocking to the scene to witness the incident.

One family has since come forward to positively identify one of the bodies as that of their kin who had been reported missing several weeks ago.

The family of Humphrey Baranga is now demanding answers over the circumstances surrounding his disappearance on December 24.

“Hatukuwa tumejua amekuwa hapo lakini harufu ilikuwa inaskika… tunataka serikali itusaidie kwa sababu ni uchungu,” said the deceased’s mother, Jane Kasigane.

The brother of the deceased, David Kagahi, added; “Tumekuwa tukimtafuta hadi wa leo tunaambiwa ako kwa shimo ya takataka.”

The second body, that of a woman, was found in an advanced state of decomposition, prompting speculation from residents that it may have been dumped a while back.

“Tulipata habari kwa wananchi kwamba kuna miili kwa septic tank, tukajulisha asasi za usalama kuweza kutoa hiyo miili,” Mbihi Assistant Chief Alex Omenda stated.

Edward Sogomi, a resident, said, “We are calling upon security apparatus to assist us so that we can fish out the people trying to commit heinous acts.”

The incident has also raised questions over how such a crime could occur just a short distance from a police station without being detected.

“Ni jambo ambalo imetupatia mshangao na mshtuko kabisa, inamaanisha security ya hii area iko na shida,” another resident, Beatrice Chegu noted.

The bodies have been transferred to the Vihiga County Referral Hospital mortuary as police intensify investigations into the incident.