Residents of Oruba Village in Suna West Sub-County, Migori County, woke up to shock and grief after the body of a 63-year-old woman was discovered inside a well within her homestead under circumstances that remain unclear.
The deceased, identified as Grace Awino, was found dead in the early hours of the morning, prompting police to launch investigations into the tragic incident.
According to Suna Oruba Location Chief Charles Ouma, family members made the grim discovery at around 4:00 a.m. when they found Awino’s body submerged in the well located within the family’s compound.
“The family alerted local leaders after discovering the body. I received information from the village elder at around 6:00 a.m. and immediately coordinated with police officers who visited the scene to commence investigations,” said the chief.
The incident has left residents puzzled, with many struggling to understand how the elderly woman ended up in the well.
Neighbours described the deceased as a familiar figure in the village and expressed shock over the sudden and mysterious death.
Police officers, together with local administrators, processed the scene before the body was retrieved from the well and taken to the Migori County Referral Hospital mortuary.
Investigators are now piecing together the events leading to Awino’s death as they seek to determine whether it was an accident, a case of suicide, or if foul play may have been involved.
Authorities have urged members of the public to remain calm and refrain from speculation as detectives pursue all possible leads.
The body is expected to undergo a post-mortem examination in the coming days, with the findings anticipated to provide crucial clues into the circumstances surrounding the death.
The incident adds to a growing concern over unexplained deaths reported in parts of Migori County, with local leaders calling on residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to security agencies.
As investigators continue with their probe, Awino’s family is left mourning the loss of a loved one while searching for answers to the questions surrounding her final moments.
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