Police in Kajiado have arrested and detained a 34-year-old woman accused of killing her new-born baby and dumping the body in her house for more than three months.
The matter was brought to police attention and booked vide OB No. 27/28/10/2022 by the woman’s 14 year old daughter, who said their house situated at Majengo slums has become inhabitable due unbearable choking smell.
After inspecting the house, police officers found remains of the baby in a plastic water bucket under the bed.
Confirming the incident, Kajiado Central Sub county police Commander Daudi Loronyokwe said the woman will be arraigned in court on Monday as police launch investigations into the bizarre incident.
Loronyokwe urged parents to seek help when they not in a position to address their children issues instead of committing such heinous acts.
It has so far been established that she gave birth at a local hospital within the town on 16/07/2022.
Detectives will also be seeking to examine the mental state of the woman.