Taxi Driver Victoria Mumbua Muloki Found Dead; Prime Suspect in Custody
The family of Victoria Mumbua Muloki, a taxi driver who had been missing for over a week, received devastating news as her body was positively identified at City Mortuary. The discovery follows an earlier erroneous police report that claimed Mumbua had been found alive but unconscious in Migori.
Authorities confirmed that the body was located after an extensive search prompted by her family’s concerns. Mumbua, who had been reported missing since September 25, sparked a widespread outcry on social media and calls for a thorough investigation into her disappearance.
Edwin Ngetich, identified as the prime suspect in the case, was apprehended in Nakuru while driving Mumbua’s taxi. Police officials stated that Ngetich is currently in custody and is facing charges related to her disappearance and death.
The investigation is ongoing, with detectives examining the circumstances surrounding Mumbua’s death and the timeline of events leading up to her disappearance. The family, devastated by the loss, has called for justice and accountability.
As the community mourns, they are also rallying for increased safety measures for taxi drivers and better support systems to protect those working in the gig economy. The tragic case has highlighted the vulnerabilities faced by many in the transportation sector.
Further updates from the police are expected as the investigation continues.