A somber mood engulfed Ongata Rongai, in Kajiado County after the badly mutilated body of 29-year-old Lydia Tokesi was found in a thicket.

Tokesi, a Moi University graduate, reportedly went missing 9 days ago. Her mutilated body, which had serious signs of torture, was retrieved at Gataka Forest, with some parts missing.

Her family members, who positively identified the body revealed Tokesi was last seen alive on January 4, in the company of his 8-year lover with whom they had a troubled relationship.

The family claimed the suspected killer boyfriend identified as Joseph Philip Orwa, had invited the deceased to his place in Ongata Rongai where the two stayed until the 4th of January, when Lydia was reported missing.

“We are waiting for the DNA process to help identify the body, the suspect Joseph Orwa was with Lydia last, we are seeking him to come forward,” Daniel Shikoli, Lydia’s brother, said.

The family further revealed their kin had taken a bank loan and purchased a motor vehicle for the boyfriend who operated it as a taxi in Nairobi.

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However, after the heinous act, the  said vehicle was found abandoned near the deceased parents’ home with bloodstains raising questions over what might have transpired.

Police investigation at the suspect’s house led to the recovery of crucial items linked to Tokesi’s murder, among them SIM cards, alcohol, and the deceased clothes.

There was also a love letter that revealed the two had a struggling relationship. Police are looking forward to grilling several people considered to be persons of interest as they critically analyse CCTV footage in the locality.

The family is now calling on the investigative agencies to hasten their probe and arrest the prime suspect.

“We are waiting for the DCI to come out to expedite the process, to let us know, what really happened,” the family appealed.