A woman was on Friday sexually assaulted before being killed by unknown people at Langa Langa Estate in Nakuru.
Confirming the incidence Nakuru OCPD Bernard Kioko said the woman was raped before being murdered.
“There was indication of sexual assault to the deceased before she was killed,” said Kioko.
Kioko said that police have launched investigation to establish who committed the crime.
“Police have started investigation at the scene crime and we are appealing to members of public to provide any information to help trace the culprits,” said Kioko. He cautioned women to be very careful at night to avoid falling into traps of crime.
“Women should avoid going to the streets at night as they are exposed to dangers,” said Kioko. He said the police will increase night patrols to ensure residents are protected.
According to Daniel Mwangi, a watchman near the scene of crime, the woman screamed several times before she stopped.
“I heard screams of a woman seeking help behind a building and then she stopped screaming,” said Mwangi .
Police from Bondeni Police Station took the body to Nakuru mortuary.