Teenager arrested over killing of girl, 14, in Eldoret
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Following the report of the victim’s disappearance witnesses said they saw her together with the suspect on Tuesday.
Police in Eldoret arrested a teenager after a young girl's decapitated body was found dumped near a petrol station on Wednesday.
The 17-years-old suspect is said to have been in the company of the deceased, who has been identified a form one student at Sirende Girls School in Trans-Nzoia County.
Following the report of the victim’s disappearance witnesses said they saw her together with the suspect on Tuesday.
“A watchman stumbled on two arms and a leg wrapped in a polythene bag at a petrol station while on patrol,” said Samuel Mutunga, Eldoret West Police boss.
Police say the victim’s boyfriend has since gone missing.