The deaths of Justus Mutumwa and Martin Mwau have raised serious concerns after an autopsy confirmed they died from severe chest injuries and strangulation.
The two were among the missing Mlolongo four, a case that has drawn public attention due to its mysterious nature.
Government pathologist Dr. Richard Njoroge revealed on February 5, 2025, that both men suffered multiple blunt force injuries.
The postmortem, conducted at the City Mortuary, showed that Mutumwa had injuries on his chest, abdomen, and head, as well as defensive wounds on his arms, indicating he tried to resist his attackers before his death.
Dr. Njoroge noted that the nature of the injuries suggested a violent struggle.Mwau’s body, which was badly decomposed, had signs of head trauma and severe abdominal injuries.
The most critical discovery was damage to the strap muscles in his neck, leading experts to conclude that he was strangled.
His condition made it difficult to determine the exact timeline of the injuries, but the findings confirmed he suffered extreme violence before he died.
The autopsy results have deepened the mystery surrounding their deaths, as both men had gone missing under suspicious circumstances in December 2024.
Witnesses reported that they were taken by masked men believed to be police officers. Mutumwa’s body was later found in Ruai and taken to the mortuary on December 18, while Mwau’s remains were found at the Nairobi Funeral Home after 44 days of disappearance.
Despite the damning evidence, the National Police Service has denied any involvement in their abduction and deaths.
This denial has only fueled speculation, especially after their bodies were discovered just hours after senior police officials were questioned in court.
The timing of the discoveries has raised suspicions that there may be an attempt to cover up the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Human rights groups and families of the victims are demanding answers, questioning how two men could disappear, suffer brutal deaths, and then have their bodies turn up under such questionable conditions.
The case of the missing Mlolongo four has drawn national interest, as it highlights a growing pattern of enforced disappearances in the country.
Families of the victims are now calling for an independent investigation, fearing that those responsible may never be held accountable.
With the police denying any involvement, the pressure is mounting on the government to take action and address concerns over extrajudicial killings.
The discovery of the bodies and the details from the autopsy have only made the case more complicated, leaving many unanswered questions about who was behind the killings and why.
