A wave of shock and grief has engulfed residents of Likoni in Mombasa County following the brutal murder of businesswoman Elizabeth Nina, whose body was discovered in an unfinished building in the Senti Kumi area of Shelly Beach.
According to reports, Elizabeth had left home after informing her family that she was going to visit a friend. However, she never returned, prompting concern among her relatives.
Her lifeless body was later found dumped in a pile of rubbish inside an abandoned structure near Losa Joy Academy, in what police suspect to be a heinous crime.
Elizabeth was known in the area for running a boutique business dealing in second-hand clothes in Likoni.
Police officers, led by Likoni Sub-County Police Commander Joseph Mutungi, responded to the scene after being alerted by a village elder. Upon arrival, they found her body bearing visible injuries.
A preliminary examination revealed bruises on her face and swelling on her right ear, suggesting she may have been assaulted using a blunt object. Authorities believe she could have been killed elsewhere before her body was dumped at the scene.
Detectives have since launched investigations into the incident, collecting forensic evidence including fingerprints to assist in identifying those responsible.
Her body was moved to the Coast General Hospital mortuary, where a post-mortem examination is expected to determine the exact cause of death.
The shocking incident has left residents and business owners in the area deeply disturbed, with many calling for improved security measures to curb rising cases of violence.
Police have urged members of the public to come forward with any information that could help in tracking down the perpetrators, as investigations continue.
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