By Augustine Ehikioya
A serial killer in Kenya, Masten Wanjala, who murdered ten children, has been beaten to death by villagers.
The killings were narrowed down to the suspect following forensic investigations by top detectives and experts drawn from different specialized units.
Police officials in Kenya had earlier arrested him before he escaped and got jungle justice from the villagers.
This was contained in a statement by the Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA) on Friday.
It said “On July 14, 2021, DCI Special Service Agents and Homicide detectives arrested Masten Wanjala, a serial killer who was behind the cold blooded murders of at least ten innocent children.
“His arrest followed a forensic investigative trail that brought together top detectives and experts drawn from different specialized units within the DCI. Their findings placed him at the scene of at least 10 murders, the first being the execution of 12-year-old Purity Maweu, five years ago in Machakos county. He was only 15 when he killed Purity, before sucking her blood.
“This marked the beginning of a spate of child disappearances and executions, that left parents and guardians worried on the safety of their children.
“Upon his arrest, Wanjala confessed to detectives for every murder that he had committed and was facing murder charges. He has since been in custody until his mysterious disappearance 2 days ago.
“Special Service Agents had been on his trail in Western Kenya, but unfortunately he was spotted by villagers in Mukweya, and beaten to death before our agents re-arrested him.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations was determined to ensure that the suspect faces justice in a court of law for each crime that he committed. However, the law of the jungle as applied by irate villagers prevailed.
“Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their innocent children in the hands of the suspect. We reiterate our commitment to ensuring that we continue to serve with Dedication, Care & Integrity and call upon the public to continue partnering with us in this endeavor,” it said.