Njeri’s body was discovered in a rental apartment in the Biafra area, Thika County, on Sunday, October 20 after she was killed on October 14.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed the identity of the main suspect in the murder of Kirinyaga County Assembly Nominated MCA Lucy Njeri’s daughter, Seth Nyakio Njeri.
Njeri’s body was discovered in a rental apartment in the Biafra area, Thika County, on Sunday, October 20 after she was killed on October 14.
The investigative body in a statement revealed that the suspect identified as Ken Kimathi Gichunuku alias Sultan went into hiding following the heinous murder, with homicide detectives actively hunting him down.
DCI appealed to Kenyans with information that might lead to his arrest to reach out to them anonymously through its toll-free number or to report to the nearest police station.
Officers stand guard outside the DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road. /NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE
However, the detectives warned that Gichunuku is dangerous, with a criminal record of threatening to take lives.
“Notably, Gichunuku has a criminal record of threatening to kill as evidenced in a September 25, 2024 court case, and detectives are considering him dangerous to anyone he deems might expose him,” the DCI stated in part.
“Do you know his whereabouts? Have you any information that might assist in his speedy arrest? Call our toll-free hotline 0800 722 203 any time to report anonymously, or report to any police station near you.”
Seth’s body, which was discovered two days after she left her home, had visible marks around her neck, suggesting she could have died from strangulation.
Speaking to the media, MCA Njeri disclosed “I saw visible injuries on the neck. My daughter lay peacefully and you could even think we were talking to each other because the spirit had not departed from me. And she was the one.”
Nyakio went missing on Saturday, October 12, after she left her home in Kamakis, Kiambu County, to visit a friend in Thika town.
The MCA recounted that Nyakio was in a jovial mood and the two talked until Sunday before she later tried to reach out to her without success. This matter would raise suspicion as her daughter rarely went for hours without communicating.
Njeri’s worst fears would be confirmed after receiving a strange phone call from a friend, who confirmed that the Zetech University graduate had passed away.
Speaking on learning about the death of her daughter, Lucy Njeri admitted it was difficult to accept she was gone, saying she could still feel the bond when looking at the deceased’s lifeless body.
She is currently seeking justice for her murdered daughter, who was her only child. “It was murder and so many other shocking things that no parent would have liked to have passed the pain my daughter has died with.”
“And also the trauma and shock I have been left with. I loved her so much. For now, I don’t have any children. I had only her,” Njeri remarked.
Preliminary investigation revealed she had been strangled. Police revealed that the assailant sexually abused the deceased before committing the heinous act.
Investigations had previously zeroed in on an aggrieved male friend after the two separated. It was suspected that the boyfriend got wind of the whereabouts of the girl, seduced her and ended up killing her.
