Summary
Ten suspects, including Antony Kiiru and Samuel Mwangi, were apprehended in Makueni County for illegally transporting donkey meat to Nairobi’s Shauri Moyo market. Authorities discovered 25 skinned donkey heads and hooves at the slaughter site.
In a significant crackdown, law enforcement in Makueni County detained ten individuals, among them Antony Kiiru and Samuel Mwangi, for their involvement in the illicit transportation and sale of donkey meat destined for Nairobi’s Shauri Moyo market.
The arrests occurred on Saturday following the interception of two vehicles, a Toyota Fielder (Reg. No. KDB 991U) and a Toyota Wish (Reg. No. KCK 434M), carrying the contraband.
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Preliminary findings from the National Police Service (NPS) indicated that the donkey meat was en route to Shauri Moyo Market in Nairobi. Subsequent investigations led to the identification of the location where the donkeys were slaughtered.
A collaborative effort involving NPS Officers and Public Health Officers unearthed a disturbing scene at a suspect’s homestead, revealing 25 skinned donkey heads and various hooves in a pit.
The gravity of the situation was underscored by the recovery of crude tools suspected to have been used in the slaughter, prompting concerns about potential public health risks associated with the illicit meat trade.
Authorities are intensifying efforts to dismantle any network involved in this illegal activity while emphasizing the importance of community awareness to prevent its resurgence.