A pastor in Webuye has been arrested after human remains were found in his car.
In a statement on Monday, July 8, 2024, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed that the suspect, Levis Simiyu, had taken his car for a wash before the remains were discovered
“Police in Webuye East are holding for investigation a self-proclaimed clergyman in whose car were found human parts stashed in a carton after he took it to a carwash located at Amazing petrol station in Bungoma’s Masikhu market earlier today(Monday),” DCI stated.
The car wash manager informed the police of the discovery who swung into action and arrested the clergyman.
“In the bizarre incident that stalled services at the carwash, the suspect identified as Levis Simiyu and a pastor at a local ministry in Ndivisi Ward took his Toyota Premio for body wash at the said spot, a moment before the puzzling discovery was made,” DCI adds.
“It was when the service guy was making the final touches at the boot that he noticed a protruding human leg, partly burnt and resting atop other such parts. The young man abandoned his duty ready to retire early, until the petrol station manager took a gaze at the creepy box. She (the manager) immediately informed the police at Webuye station, who arrived in time before the car owner could drive off.”
The suspect is in custody assisting with the investigation, and the recovered body parts have been taken to Webuye County Hospital morgue for preservation and further analysis.