Man killed for defiling daughter’s corpse
According to reports by Nairobi News, a man has been stoned to death for defiling his daughter’s corpse.
The 11-year-old girl had died of a heart condition and was awaiting burial.
Confirming the incident, the area chief, Kuria Mburu said;
“His wife said she got suspicious when her husband kept sneaking into the room where his daughter’s body laid. She decided to follow him and found him in the act. She raised an alarm, alerting his five daughters and other relatives who beat him to death.”
The police confirmed the incident and have started investigations, while the deceased corpse has been deposited in a mortuary.
A family member who pleaded anonymity, told Nairobi news that the man will be buried unceremoniously.
“His body will be buried on Friday morning during the ritual, after which a memorial service and the normal funeral proceedings will be carried out for the girl.”