In a grim discovery on Tuesday, a second body was found amidst the charred remains of the Sunbeam Shopping Complex in Nairobi.
This comes almost a week after the mall was engulfed in flames during the violent anti-tax demonstrations that rocked the city.
The burnt body was uncovered by workers clearing the debris left behind from the devastating fire that razed the six-story building on June 25.According to an official at the complex, the remains were discovered in an advanced state of decomposition, indicating the extent of the tragedy that unfolded during the protests.
Police were called to the scene and confirmed the discovery before transferring the body to the City mortuary.
DNA analysis and further preservation are now underway to identify the victim.
This latest find adds to the already heavy toll of the protests, which have left a trail of destruction and loss in their wake.
Just days prior, the first body was discovered within the same ruins.
The victim, identified as 56-year-old Mathew Njoroge, was found by the mall’s management on June 27, two days after the inferno.
His remains were also removed from the site and taken for post-mortem analysis.
The mall, situated along Mfangano Street, became a tragic symbol of the chaos that erupted during the anti-tax demonstrations.
Eyewitness accounts and initial investigations suggest that the building was set ablaze by looters exploiting the unrest.
The violent protests have not only disrupted the lives of many but also claimed lives, as evidenced by these heartbreaking discoveries.
The fire that consumed the Sunbeam Shopping Complex is believed to be one of the many acts of violence that marred the protests against the government’s new tax policies.
Businesses in the area have been left in ruins, and the community is reeling from the impact of both the economic loss and the human cost.
As Nairobi grapples with the aftermath, authorities are intensifying their efforts to bring those responsible to justice.
The police have vowed to thoroughly investigate the incidents and hold accountable those who exploited the chaos for their gain.
The tragic finds at Sunbeam Shopping Complex serve as a stark reminder of the devastating effects of violence and the urgent need for peace and stability in the community.
Families affected by these losses now face the painful task of mourning their loved ones while seeking answers and justice.
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