Family members and residents of Kyasoo village in Machakos County were shocked when they discovered the body of a 10-year-old girl hidden under the bed on Friday evening.
The residents immediately reported the incident to the area Assistant Chief of Mbilini Sub location Anthony Muasa who confirmed the incident.
He said that the body of the girl had injuries around the neck, indications which showed that the victim was probably strangled using a wire. He also confirmed that the girl was staying with her cousin who disappeared after the incident.
Muasa said it is suspected that the girls’ cousin was the main suspect.
He said that the suspect was lastly spotted at Kathemboni market running to unknown destination. The police were not able to immediately establish want could have transpired between the two.
Muasa added that the suspect had been arrested in the past weeks and was released for lack of evidence.
The assistant chief said that the police have launched investigations into the incident. The body of the girl was transferred to Machakos Level Five hospital mortuary.