A dark cloud of shock, fear, and sadness has engulfed Mbale Town in Vihiga County after the horrifying discovery of two naked bodies dumped inside a septic tank on January 13, 2025.
The victims, a man and a woman, were found in a highly decomposed state, leaving residents, families, and friends deeply disturbed and searching for answers.
The shocking discovery was made near the Mbale Women Bank area, a busy part of Mbale Town.
According to local residents, the incident came to light after a strong and unusual foul smell started coming from the septic tank.
One resident who noticed the smell became suspicious and alerted other people nearby.
When they gathered and took a closer look, they realized the smell was not normal and feared something terrible had happened.
After further observation, the residents contacted the authorities.
Detectives and police officers from Mbale Police Station arrived at the scene and confirmed that the smell was coming from two decomposing human bodies inside the septic tank.
The bodies were later identified as those of an adult man and an adult woman. Both victims were found naked, raising serious concerns about the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The discovery has left the Mbale community in shock. Many residents expressed fear and disbelief, saying such an incident is rare in the area.
Parents, business owners, and passersby described the situation as frightening and painful, especially because the identities of the victims are still unknown.
Some residents said they are now worried about their safety and are calling on security agencies to increase patrols in the town.
Detectives in Mbale, Vihiga County, have since launched a full investigation into the incident.
Police believe the bodies may have been dumped in the septic tank several days earlier due to the advanced state of decomposition.
Investigators are working to establish how the victims died, where they were killed, and who might be responsible for the crime.
Police officers have also appealed to members of the public for help. Anyone who has lost a relative, friend, or neighbor under mysterious circumstances has been urged to report to Mbale Police Station.
Families are being asked to come forward to help identify the bodies and provide any information that could assist the investigation.
By tuko