– 5-year-old child body found in river
– Mother falls into river, child body recovered.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : In Kirinyaga County, a tragic incident unfolded as police retrieved the body of a 5-year-old girl, Precious Wairimu, who drowned in river Nyamindi alongside her mother, Maureen Wangui. The heartbreaking discovery was made by residents of Gichogo village on Saturday, May 4th.
Gichugu sub-county police commander Johnson Wachira revealed that the young girl’s body was found floating in the river by locals who were fetching water. Efforts are still underway to recover the body of the mother, Maureen Wangui, as the community bands together in the search.
“We are working together with the local residents to see the body of her mother, Maureen Wangui is discovered,” stated Wachira, as reported by Citizen Digital. The circumstances surrounding the tragic incident remain unclear, with Maureen’s uncle, Stephen Maembe, expressing confusion over her actions.
According to Maembe, a watchman at a nearby coffee factory witnessed the mother and daughter falling into the river while Maureen had her child strapped to her back. Despite raising an alarm, it was too late to prevent the drowning.
The motives behind Maureen’s actions remain a mystery, leaving the community in shock and mourning. The tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can lurk in seemingly peaceful surroundings.
As the search for Maureen Wangui’s body continues, the residents of Kirinyaga County come together in solidarity and support for the grieving family. The recovery efforts are a testament to the resilience and compassion of the community in times of tragedy.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as details unfold. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Maureen Wangui and Precious Wairimu during this difficult time..
1. Kirinyaga river child mother
2. Kirinyaga river body recovered.