Clora Fleishman
Charles and Mary Wangari Mwangi refused to allow their loved one to be buried until justice was served, as promised by the police The two entered the empty grave of the deceased and refused to get out, vowing not to leave until the Nakuru police kept their word Unfortunately, they were forcefully removed from the grave by mourners who wanted the burial to proceed as planned Residents of Bahati, Nakuru county, have been treated to a dramatic moment during a burial following an unexpected turn of events.
A white coffin near the grave. Photo for illustration. A man and a woman in a grave (inset). Photo: Maruti Maruti, Getty Images/PBNJ Productions.
Source: Getty Images The bereaved family had expected to give their loved one a decent send-off, but chaos ensued moments before the body was lowered into the grave.
The deceased, Edward Mwangi Mwea, met his death after allegedly being killed, leaving his family crying out for justice.
All had been going well until the family prepared to lower the casket, when a relative caused pandemonium.
Edward’s murder suspect released by police The kin, who identified himself as Charles, refused to allow the burial to proceed, citing a broken promise by the police.
“We were told that since he was killed and the suspect had identified himself, he would be taken to court, and we would get justice. We were told not to take matters into our own hands. When Edward was taken to the mortuary and his alleged killer to the police station, I was among those who accompanied the killer to the station. No OB was written. No OB is showing that the deceased was killed. The killer was not even handcuffed,” he narrated. Charles claimed the suspect was released and allowed to go home, which puzzled him.
Nakuru pastor calls for peace during burial When he questioned the police, he claimed he was told there was nowhere the suspect could run or hide, a response he felt was meant to sweep the matter under the carpet.
A video showed Charles and the deceased’s wife, Mary Wangari Mwangi, entering the deep grave and sitting inside.
They boycotted the burial until justice was served, angering mourners who became increasingly irritated by their actions.
The presiding pastor tried to calm them down, but they refused to cooperate.
Mary, Charles overpowered by mourners Eventually, mourners forcefully lifted Charles and Mary out of the grave so the burial could proceed and be brought to a close.
Charles and Mary were overpowered, as those supporting them were fewer than those opposed to their protest.
Mary cried out for justice, saying she only wanted the police to keep their promise so the family could find peace and ensure their loved one received justice.
Edward was ultimately buried, and the grave was covered with soil as Mary and Charles watched helplessly, unable to protest further.
Netizens react after Nakuru family boycotts burial Social media users flocked to the comment section of the video, sharing mixed reactions to the commotion.
Reactions:
Maurice Nyongesa:
“Hii ni kali sana, brother, but let him rest in peace.” Peter Kiratu:
“Isipokuwa nimeona video yote nilikuwa nimechukia huyo jamaa.” Njeri Karanja:
“I heard about this incident in our area, Nakuru, Bahati, kwa kaburi za Wanyororo.” James Mwangi:
“With no court order, you cannot stop the burial.” Maurice Nyongesa:
“Family matters, right?” Samuel Mwaura:
“Maskini hana chake. Ingekuwa ni tajiri ameuawa, suspects kama kumi wangekuwa ndani.” Mary Wangari Mwangi (in black) during her husband’s burial. Photo: Maruti Maruti.
Source: Facebook Kitui man confronts kin’s alleged killer In another story, drama ensued at a burial in Kitui county after a man halted tributes for his late sister and confronted the suspect in her death.
Mutunga believed his sister, Ruth Raluki, fell ill and died due to witchcraft, and he confronted the suspect before concluding his tribute.
Ruth had completed her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) when she fell ill and later died while receiving treatment.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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