An autopsy has revealed that two men, James Muraga Maina (29) and Daniel Njoki, were forced to swallow raw maize and approximately one litre of chilli pepper before they died in Kahawa West, putting police on the spot.
The two men were killed in Kahawa West in an incident that has sparked widespread shock and outrage, as investigators have named a senior administration police officer, a sergeant, and the farm owner as the prime suspects in the deaths.
Autopsy Results After Police Killings
According to reports, the autopsy results have revealed that the victims were allegedly struck with a blunt object and forced to swallow raw maize and chilli pepper.
Additionally, post-mortem examinations revealed that approximately one litre of uncooked maize mixed with red and green peppers was consumed under duress, stressing the deliberate and brutal nature of the attack.
“The pathologist confirmed that the two had swallowed undigested food, including whole maize and whole raw pepper, indicating that they were forced to swallow them, which made them die immediately,” activist Hussein Khalid confirmed the autopsy results.
Families Demand Answers
Grieving families of the two victims gathered alongside their lawyers, IPOA officials, and activists to demand answers over the tragic deaths.
The incident reportedly occurred after James and Daniel allegedly trespassed into a maize farm in Kahawa West, where the farm owner confronted them.
Eyewitnesses say the confrontation quickly escalated, involving a senior administration police officer and a sergeant who were present at the scene.
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During the altercation, both men were struck with a blunt object and forced to swallow raw maize mixed with red and green chilli peppers.
Reports indicate that the total volume consumed under duress was approximately one litre, demonstrating the deliberate and brutal nature of the assault.
After noticing that James was in critical condition, the police officer reportedly took him to a nearby police station. At the station, he was advised to rush James to a hospital.
Emergency services were contacted, and the two men were transported to Kenyatta Hospital.
Upon arrival at the hospital, James was pronounced dead on arrival. Daniel also succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
The autopsy later confirmed the cause of death as being directly linked to the physical assault and forced ingestion of maize and chilli.
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Police Under Scrutiny
Detectives from the DCI Kasarani unit have recorded statements from four witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation.
The officer at the centre of the probe has provided his own account, saying he was acting as a good Samaritan, attempting to assist the two men.
A Kahawa West resident and construction worker also came forward, alleging that he was brutalised by the same officer, suggesting a possible pattern of abuse.
The investigation continues as authorities seek to establish the full circumstances surrounding the deaths of James and Daniel.
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So sad but dead men don’t don’t tell tales how come these ones spoke that they swallowed maize under duress?