Robert Wanjala, father to self-confessed child serial killer Masten Wanjala has stated that he is not sure whether his son is actually dead.
This comes nearly a month after Masten was lynched and killed by an irate mob in Mukhweya village, Bungoma County.
Speaking to a local media on Tuesday, November 9, Wanjala stated that since his son was allegedly killed by a mob, police are yet to approach him to positively identify the body.
File image of Masten Milimu's father, Robert Wanjala. |Photo| Courtesy|
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He revealed that since Masten was lynched on October 15, he has never seen his body.
Wanjala decried that police proceeded to conduct forensic tests on Masten's body without involving him, which has made him question whether his son is really dead.
"I have not confirmed if Masten is dead. I can only make plans if I am sure that he is dead. I'm not aware who confirmed the incident up to date," Wanjala stated.
He further revealed that prior to his death, Masten had intimated to him that he began killing after he was introduced to cultism by a close relative.
"He told me that he was introduced to cultism that was pushing to commit all the murders. But he asked me for forgiveness and extended the same to his mother," Wanjala stated.
He demanded that the police explain to him how Masten managed to escape from Jogoo Road Police Station and end up being lynched in Bungoma before he can accept to bury him.
Robert also asked the police to clarify reports that his son was seen in the area a week before he was lynched.
Residents had indicated that Masten was spotted in the area and even dined at his grandmother's place.
"The police need to explain how Masten escaped from Jogoo Road Police Station and found his way to Bungoma where he was lynched. They also should clarify reports that he was spotted here in the market by the locals," Wanjala demanded.
He maintained that he will not bury Masten unless the police issue a detailed statement on the same.
Wanjala further demanded that the government foot Masten's burial costs.
"The government should facilitate all the burial plans and cater for the budget that will be brought forward on the traditional rituals conducted on his body before being laid to rest," he said.
