Summary:
In a series of heart-wrenching events, four individuals, including a pregnant woman, have tragically lost their lives to suspected suicide in different areas of Nairobi. The police are currently investigating these incidents, with the motives behind each case remaining unknown.
Nairobi has witnessed a somber turn of events as four lives were lost to suspected suicide in separate incidents across the city. Among the victims was a 38-year-old pregnant woman in Embakasi, Nairobi, whose lifeless body was discovered hanging from the rafters of her home.
The details surrounding this heartbreaking incident reveal the woman’s legs touching the ground, suggesting a struggle to free herself before her passing. Law enforcement suspects she was five months pregnant, and regrettably, the unborn child had also perished by the time authorities reached the scene in Mukuru Kwa Njenga slums on Monday, December 11.
Despite a thorough examination, no suicide note was found at the scene where the woman resided alone. The motive behind this tragic event remains unknown as the investigation continues. The body has been moved to the mortuary, pending an autopsy and other necessary procedures.
In another incident in Murang’a’s Gathungururu Sub location, a 35-year-old woman was found hanging from the roof rafters with a lesson tied around her neck. While the motive is yet to be determined, authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Tragedy struck again in Mwea, Kirinyaga, where 39-year-old John Gitari Gichira died by suicide in his house. Despite efforts to rescue him, he succumbed at Sagana Sub County Health. The motive behind this incident is still unknown, according to the police.
Lastly, in Kibwezi, Makueni County, Patrick Wambua, aged 37, was found dead by suspected suicide. His lifeless body was discovered hanging from the roof rafters in their bedroom. Once again, the motive remains unknown as authorities continue their investigations.
These devastating incidents underscore the importance of mental health awareness and support within our communities. As the police diligently investigate, our thoughts go out to the families and friends affected by these losses.