In Nairobi, Lang’ata Cemetery saw a gathering of people to pay homage as three Somali women, victims of a harrowing murder, found their final resting place. This solemn ceremony has underscored the pressing need for justice and security reforms. CREDIT Ahmed Shafat
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — On a somber Saturday, three Somali women who were kidnapped and brutally murdered in a shocking act that left Kenya reeling, were laid to rest in Nairobi. Waris Daud, along with her daughter Nuseyba Abdi Mohammed and niece Amina Abdirashid, met a violent end that sparked pleas for justice and amplified worries about safety in Eastleigh’s neighborhood.
Dr. Johansen Oduor, the Chief Government Pathologist, conducted autopsies that confirmed the horrific nature of their deaths. Waris experienced unspeakable brutality, with her neck severed and hands cut off, indicating torture. Her daughter, Amina, was fatally stabbed in the heart, whereas her niece, 13-year-old Nuseyba, was smothered and bore evidence of sexual abuse. These distressing revelations intensified public fury and demands for immediate action.
This tragic tale began on October 21, when Waris vanished after heading out for a routine skin-care appointment. Alarmed by her unexplained absence, Amina and Nuseyba left to find her. CCTV later captured the young women making a call near what seemed like a taxi, their last known whereabouts before disappearing. Their bodies surfaced the next day in separate locations across Nairobi and Machakos County.
Authorities have apprehended a suspect believed to be embroiled in ransom negotiations tied to these murders. The suspect was nabbed during a getaway attempt, having allegedly extorted Sh1 million from another woman’s family, who managed to free her. This escapee shared with investigators her experience of being held alongside the three victims, and she overheard plans of their demise once the captors realized they could be identified.
Detectives have since unearthed a vehicle suspected to have been employed in the abductions.
Saturday’s gathering at Lang’ata Cemetery resonated with grief and outrage, as family members, leaders, and local notables assembled in mourning. Esteemed Islamic scholar Sheikh Mohamud Shibli led prayers, accompanied by Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan and Somalia’s Ambassador to Kenya, Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle. Waris’ husband stood silently, drowning in sorrow.
During the funeral, MP Hassan urged the government to quicken investigations and bolstered security measures in Kamukunji, a region troubled by gang violence. “Our community shall not rest until justice prevails for these innocent souls,” he stated. Ambassador Abdulle shared these sentiments, expressing gratitude to Kenyan officials and hoping that all culprits will face justice.
The Eastleigh neighborhood stands vigilant, with relatives urging solidarity and caution, advising against circulating unverified news. “Let’s allow the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to conclude their work. We require support, not speculation, in this time of agony,” a family member remarked.
This triple murder has brought to light an urgent need for enhanced public safety. Community figures and rights groups are pressing for rapid interventions to contain gang violence and secure residents, particularly in areas like Eastleigh, where such violent acts are increasingly frequent.
Edited by: Ali Musa
alimusa@axadletimes.com
Axadle international–Monitoring
