Government orders fresh vetting of foreign nationals over cannibalism, claims

The government has ordered a fresh vetting of foreign nationals residing in West Pokot amid allegations of involvement in cannibalism, human trafficking, and organ harvesting.

West Pokot County Commissioner Khalif Abdulahi, speaking after a county security committee meeting, said the exercise will target individuals from Burundi, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Uganda’s Bagisu community.

"All aliens from Burundi, Rwanda, Congo, and the community of Bagisu, who are suspected to be linked to acts of cannibalism and human trafficking, will be vetted to ascertain their intentions in the country," Abdulahi stated.

The commissioner revealed that most of the suspects in custody originate from Uganda.

He warned local youth against plans to march to Kapenguria police station, where the suspects are being held, in a bid to free or lynch them.

"We caution youths plotting to torch the police station. The station has no involvement in the criminal acts under investigation," he said.

Abdulahi also called out political leaders allegedly inciting the public and fueling unrest, emphasizing that authorities had gathered sufficient evidence against 13 suspects currently in custody.

The suspects are accused of killing, consuming, and disposing of the bodies of their victims. Investigations into the gruesome acts are ongoing.