Police Officers have arrested 17-year-old Lizz Njeri Mwangi in connection with the horrific murder of a 3-year-old.
In a statement on Monday, June 23, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Lizz is the prime suspect in the murder of Margaret Wanjiru Kirathe that unfolded in Menengai, Nakuru County.
According to DCI, the child was found unconscious approximately 50 meters from PCEA Shalom Mchanganyiko Church.
The child was rushed to Kenlands Hospital; however, she was pronounced dead upon arrival.
“Officers received a disturbing report about a young child found unconscious approximately 50 meters from PCEA Shalom Mchanganyiko Church. Unfortunately, despite swift action, the child was pronounced dead upon arrival at Kenlands Hospital,” DCI stated.
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Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect reportedly lured little Margaret away from the church, leading her to a secluded place, where she strangled her using a piece of cloth.
The motive of the murder of the 3-year-old child is, however, yet to be established.
Police officers, acting on intelligence, launched an operation that led to the arrest of the suspect at her residence in Judea Village, Menengai Sub-Location, within Kiamaina Ward.
Officers recovered the clothes Lizz wore while committing the offence as captured on CCTV, as well as the piece of cloth used to commit the heinous act.
The suspect is currently in custody, where she is undergoing processing pending arraignment in court.
