Donkey Theft Crisis Hits Kirinyaga as 30 Animals Slaughtered in a Week
Sure! Here's a short 3-line description: --- Donkey owners in Kirinyaga's Mwea constituency are alarmed after 30 donkeys were stolen and slaughtered in just one week. Residents discovered eight carcasses at a church compound, with major financial losses reported. Authorities have arrested one suspect and urged locals to stay vigilant.
Residents of Mwea constituency in Kirinyaga County are up in arms following a worrying surge in donkey thefts. According to Mary Wambui, chairperson of the local donkey owners association, over 30 donkeys were stolen and slaughtered by unknown individuals in just one week.
Shock gripped Rurii village last Friday when eight stolen donkeys were discovered slaughtered at the New Rurii Apostolic Church compound. Miriam Njagi, the owner of the animals, said they were taken during the early morning hours while the family slept, resulting in a loss valued at Ksh.136,000.
Njagi, who depends on donkeys for rice transport, lamented that this was the third attack on her homestead, leaving her and her husband without a source of income. Mary Wambui warned that without urgent intervention, residents risk unknowingly consuming donkey meat sold in local butcheries.
Wamumu location chief Godfrey Mithamo confirmed the arrest of one suspect, who is currently being held at Kiandegwa Police Post. He urged locals to collaborate closely with law enforcement to help curb the growing menace.
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