“Homicide detectives and officers from the Forensics Division of the DCI are currently analyzing samples to identify the bodies,” Amin said.
According to the preliminary investigations carried out by the detectives, all severely mutilated bodies suggested a similar mode of killing.
The retrieved bodies have been taken to the government mortuary as they await for postmortem.
“The bodies have been transported to the City Mortuary, where they await postmortem examinations. As we await the findings from the post-mortem and forensic examinations, the DCI appeals to the public to cooperate with the authorities as investigations continue,” DCI said.
Mutilated bodies
According to the Mukuru Community Center for Justice, the mutilated bodies which were wrapped in sacks were retrieved by the youths.
“Bodies are being retrieved from a quarry pit opposite Kware police station by youths. The police are on site as more bodies are being retrieved. Other bodies are in sacks chopped into pieces so far six bodies have been retrieved,” Mukuru Community Center reported.
Bodies being retrieved from quarry pit opposite kware police station by youths. The police are on site as more bodies are being retrieved. Other bodies are in sacks chopped into pieces so far six bodies have been retrieved. @HakiKNCHR @thekhrc @Honeyfarsafi pic.twitter.com/HqqtMYP2f4
— Mukuru Community Justice Centre (@mukuru_cjc) July 12, 2024