The quiet community of Kabunge village in Lari Kirenga ward, Kiambu County has been plunged into sorrow following the discovery of an 11-year-old girl who had died by suicide inside the forest.
The shocking incident came to light on Tuesday late afternoon when screams from women fetching firewood in a nearby forest attracted the attention of local residents.
According to the reports, the victim, a Grade 6 pupil whose name has been withheld, had gone missing since Sunday, November 16, whereby the family members spent Sunday night desperately searching the village for her, eventually reporting her disappearance to the Escarpment Police Post and the Chief’s office.
The search tragically concluded when her body was found within the forest.
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Confirming the incident, Lari Sub-County Police Commander Emily Ngaruiya stated that the girl had hanged herself using her pullover. Commander Ngaruiya said that the motive behind the young girl’s decision remains unknown, prompting a full police investigation.
“No one knows what pushed the girl to go to the forest and commit suicide,” Ngaruiya said. “However, our detectives are investigating, and we shall get to the bottom of what happened.”
Lari Kirenga Member of County Assembly (MCA) Josphat Kinyanjui appealed for calm and solidarity within the community while offering his condolences to the bereaved family.
“It is so sad to lose a young girl. She had a promising future,” said MCA Kinyanjui. “Let us join hands and console with the family at this time.”
The investigation into the circumstances leading up to the tragedy is ongoing.
By Felix Wanderi
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