- What began as a father’s request to see his child has unfolded into a heartbreaking incident that has shaken Vihiga County
- This is after the man allegedly dumped his two-month-old baby into the River Ehedwe under deeply unsettling circumstances
- With the river yet to give up its answers and both parents in custody, the story has left a trail of sorrow in its wake
Vihiga County – A sombre cloud has descended over Mbale town following the arrest of a man accused of throwing his two-month-old baby into the River Ehedwe.
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Police confirmed that the suspect is currently being held at Mbale Police Station as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged act continue.
How Vihiga man picked infant
The deeply distressing incident has shaken the local community, leaving the residents grappling with shock, disbelief, and unanswered questions.
According to journalist Bruce Kanzika, the man had separated from the child’s mother and had earlier requested an opportunity to see the infant.
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It is alleged that he went to a rented house in the Shalom area of Mbale, where the mother was staying, and took the baby from her before the incident occurred.
What followed has horrified many. Authorities say the man is suspected of proceeding to River Ehedwe, where he allegedly disposed of the infant.
Was the infant’s body found?
The motive behind the act remains unclear, with investigators working to piece together events leading up to the tragedy.
Emergency response teams and residents spent hours combing the river in a desperate search for the baby’s body.
Despite the extensive efforts throughout the day, the search did not yield any results, compounding the anguish felt by those following the case.
In a development that has added further complexity to the matter, police have also detained the child’s mother.
Mbale residents heartbroken
Authorities have not publicly detailed the reasons for her arrest, but confirmed that both parents remain in custody as investigations intensify.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and sorrow among Mbale residents, many of whom have called for swift justice and a thorough investigation.
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Community members described the situation as heartbreaking, with some struggling to comprehend how such an act could occur.
Police have indicated that the two suspects will be arraigned in court once investigations are complete.
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Social media reactions
Ruth Akware
“Yani hata mgongo ya mama haijapona. Mwanamke atanzia wapi aki. Mbona mtu aue mtoto wake mwenyewe?”
Mary Achieng:
“This is absolutely heartbreaking… how does a situation even get to this point? My heart goes out to that innocent baby.”
Kevin Otieno:
“There is more to this story than we are being told. I hope the truth comes out and justice is served.”
Faith Wanjiku:
“I can’t even begin to imagine the pain here. May the child be found and may those responsible face the law.”
Mercy Vugutsa:
“This has left me in tears. Such a young life lost in such a tragic way… truly devastating.”
Vihiga dad buries own child
The incident comes a week after another Vihiga man allegedly killed his own child, aged just two years and four months, before burying the body within the family compound.
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It emerged that the 35-year-old father lied to relatives that the baby had been taken to the hospital for treatment, but efforts to locate the toddler for two days were futile.
Concerned family members performed a closer inspection that led them to a part of the compound they believe was a shallow grave.
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