NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — As the investigation into the harrowing murders of three Somali women in Eastleigh intensifies, police have unearthed a car suspected to have been used in their kidnapping. This discovery marks a significant stride as mourners prepare to lay the victims to rest. The community grows restless, demanding justice as protests ignite throughout the neighborhood.
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Discoveries surfaced on Thursday when sleuths tracked down the vehicle amidst the bustling stalls of Ukulima Market in Kamukunji, Nairobi. It’s believed this car is linked to the kidnapping of Waris Daud, her daughter Amina Abdirashid, and her niece Nuseiba Dahir. Their tragic remains were discovered scattered earlier in the week. Now, detectives are deep-diving into the vehicle’s potential ties to the crime.
As preparations for a Friday funeral at Lang’ata Cemetery unfold, following Islamic traditions, the Somali community is overwhelmed with shock. An urgency builds among investigators meticulously piecing together the victims’ final moments.
Finding the vehicle has breathed fresh urgency into an investigation causing an uproar among Somalis. Investigators comb the vehicle for breadcrumbs while reviewing various surveillance footage and scrutinizing mobile data linked to the case. Meanwhile, authorities are exploring leads involving a Somali woman who asserts she was kidnapped alongside the victims, later freed after a ransom was paid.
This woman shared that her kin gave Ksh 1 million to an Ethiopian account, offering crucial insights into the kidnapping. Now police are probing to determine whether her involvement was nefarious or a tragedy. Her account, bolstered by the recovered car and phone data, stands as a cornerstone of the inquiry.
“We’re on the path to breakthroughs, acutely aware of the community’s demand for swift justice,” shared a police rep. “The car we’ve seized is pivotal, and our team is working tirelessly to ensure justice is served.”
Investigators are also assessing whether Daud’s spouse, residing in the UK with another partner, might hold some insights about the slayings. His second wife, who recently touched down in Kenya, is under the investigative lens.
As law enforcement combs through evidence, Eastleigh’s patience is wearing thin. Business owners have shut their doors, joining the throngs on the streets, clamoring for justice. In response, police have resorted to tear gas to scatter the crowd. The commercial pulse is replaced with chants and defiant fists, echoing a community’s anguish-fueled unity.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan stand strong alongside protestors, demanding expedited action. “This is more than a personal loss,” proclaimed MP Hassan to the rallying crowd, “The barbarity of these acts demands unyielding justice, and it must occur immediately.”
Eastleigh, once alight with bustle, now breathes under a cloud of sorrow and dread. Fear curtails daily life; shops close sooner and streets hush after sundown. “Fear grips us,” confessed one shopkeeper in hushed tones. “We live in uncertainty, hoping for police intervention — sooner rather than later.”
Even as protests persist, funeral rites for Waris Daud, Amina Abdirashid, and Nuseiba Dahir are silently underway. The ceremony promises to attract vast crowds. Somali leaders urge calmness, advising the community to memorialize the women while keeping their pursuit of justice fervent. “Let’s honor our sisters,” urged Ahmed Abdullahi, chair of Eastleigh Business District. “Yet we must press on for justice tirelessly — their legacy demands it.”
Edited by: Ali Musa
alimusa@axadletimes.com
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