A family in Eastleigh, Nairobi County, mourns the tragic loss of three members—a mother and her two daughters—who went missing on October 21, 2024.
Authorities identified the victims as Waris Daud, her 22-year-old daughter Amina Abdirashid, and her 11-year-old niece Nuseiba Dahir.
Investigators found their bodies in separate locations, raising serious concerns about safety in the area.
The Disappearance
Waris left home on Monday morning for a skin examination. However, she did not return by 11 p.m., which worried her daughters. said Sumeya Noor, a relative of the family.
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Her daughters waited for her up until 11 p.m. to no avail, Upon calling their mother, she insisted that she was on her way and will be home shortly.
Sumeya Noor
Concerned for their mother’s safety, Amina and Nuseiba decided to search for her. CCTV footage captured them outside making a phone call before a vehicle, believed to be a taxi, arrived to pick them up.
That was the last time we saw them alive,
Sumeya Noor
Discovery of the Bodies
After a prolonged search, authorities discovered Amina and Nuseiba’s bodies in Bahati and Parklands. Both girls showed signs of violence that suggested foul play. Noor recounted.
We heard news that there was a dead body dumped at Parklands. We found her killed in a gruesome manner
Sumeya Noor
Shortly thereafter, investigators found Waris’s body in a thicket in Machakos County, also showing signs of violence.
The family now grapples with the loss of their loved ones and urgently seeks justice for these heinous crimes.
Community Response
This shocking incident has sent ripples through the local community and drawn significant media attention. Many residents express deep concern about safety in Eastleigh.
In light of these events, community members call for increased police presence and more effective measures to combat rising crime rates in the area.
The family urges the government to take immediate action to investigate these tragic deaths.
As investigations continue, the Eastleigh community remains on edge, reflecting on the increasing incidents of violence that have marred their neighborhood.
