Police are investigating an incident where a three-year-old girl was found dead in Tharaka Nithi County after she went missing in Tharaka North, Muthokima Ward.
According to reports, the child was later found dead after being strangled and dismembered, with one arm and both legs cut off.
It is also reported that her head had been shaved and her skull severely injured.
The body of the deceased was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy and other procedures in an attempt to establish the circumstances surrounding her death.
Police who were called to the scene urged residents with information that might assist in the ongoing investigations to come forward and remain calm as investigations continue.
Investigators said that the suspects who were involved in the murder of the deceased will be dealt with in accordance with the law once arrested.
They appealed to the locals to give the authorities time to conduct their investigations and bring the suspects to book without being involved in incidents that might disturb public order.
The incident has caused outrage among residents, with the family calling for justice and asking the public to help amplify the case as authorities begin investigations.
The rising cases of children being found dead in the country have sparked mixed reactions from a section of Kenyans who called on the government to take note of what is happening in the country.
The incident happened a day before q murder Suspect was presented in court for killing his underage niece in Nyeri.
