By Kwanta Douglas –
Kenyan police revealed on Monday that they have reopened an investigation into the 2012 death of a young mother who was last seen with a British soldier from a neighboring military base.
In an earlier report by theeastafrican.co.ke Agnes Wanjiru, 21, was allegedly seen partying with soldiers at a hotel in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki, where the British army has a regular post, nine years ago.
The young mother vanished and was subsequently discovered dead behind the hotel in a septic tank.
A British soldier confessed to killing Wanjiru and showed his buddies where he put her body, according to the Sunday Times, and the crime was reported but ignored by military officials.
The discoveries have re-ignited calls for a formal investigation.
“I have directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to reopen the case and compile all the available evidence and witness accounts and ensure the case is concluded before a court of law,” Kenyan police chief Hilary Mutyambai said on Twitter.
“I am also urging the UK government to collaborate with us to conclude the case and administer justice.”
The British defence ministry said it always worked in partnership with Kenyan police and its assistance would be forthcoming where needed.
“The UK stands ready to support all requests as we have done since day one,” the ministry said on Twitter.
