Second phase of exhumation in Shakahola forest begins- CS Kindiki.
The interior cabinet secretary announced that the exercise is medical, legal and must be handled carefully for protection of families involved.
Weeks ago, The exercise was called off due to bad weather. Post mortem examinations on 112 bodies exhumed or recovered from Shakahola have been concluded. Search and rescue efforts for persons suspected to be holed up in the thickets and bushes have been going on.
He revealed that the general public should not be worried, the occurrences of this exercise will be made available to them, as the process unfolds.
Kindiki stated,”The second phase of exhumation exercise is underway at Shakahola forest. The exhumation process is a legal, medical, and human rights exercise that must be undertaken methodically and carefully to protect the dignity and privacy of families of the deceased persons,”
“The Government will avail all information on the ongoing exercise, and limited access to the exhumation sites is to ensure that there is no violation of fundamental rights,” he added.
So far, 65 people who were found at the forest have been rescued, including 25 other individuals who are believed to have been working with Mackenzie, have been put behind bars.
CS Kindiki stated,”The search and rescue efforts are ongoing. 65 persons have been rescued from the thickets, including two who were evacuated Tuesday morning by the multi-agency security team,”
“25 people have so far been arrested, and the investigation team is closing in on level two and level three perpetrators who aided Mr. Mackenzie to execute the heinous atrocity,” he added.
The cabinet secretary further highlighted that the forest is still a crime scene and unathorised personnel would not be allowed to step in.
He stated,”The entire 50,000 acre Chakama ranch remains a security area and scene of crime with limited access for all persons who are unauthorised.”
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