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President William Ruto was surprised when a body was found in River Yala. This happened shortly after he vowed to prevent such incidents.
The body was identified as a missing teacher from Nakuru by his family, who recognized him through social media. Human activist Joshua Oduor Otieno called for investigations into the increasing number of bodies found in the river.
The activist received information about a body in the river and, with the help of others, facilitated its removal. A local diver recovered the body.
It was taken to Siaya County Referral Hospital Mortuary, where the family positively identified it. Concerns were raised about the recurring cases of bodies being dumped in the river without detection by security personnel.
Activist Calls for Investigation into Bodies Dumped in River Yala
Joshua Oduor Otieno urged human rights activists to look into the frequent incidents of bodies being dumped in River Yala. He stressed the importance of addressing and stopping these occurrences. Immediate action is necessary to guarantee justice for the victims.
He expressed worry about the lack of detection by security forces. He suggested there be more bodies in the river. Reports indicated that 40 bodies were retrieved from River Yala between 2022 and 2023. This highlights the need for further investigation into these occurrences.
The activist’s call for action comes in the wake of the retrieval of a teacher’s body from the river. This event has prompted concerns about the safety and security of individuals in the area.
The situation has raised questions about the effectiveness of security measures. Are they preventing such incidents? Are they ensuring the well-being of the community?
