Authorities in Busia town confirmed the discovery of a child's remains following the disappearance of a six-year-old boy who had gone missing earlier in the week.
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Hellen Barasa described how her son Anita Barasa last saw the boy on Friday afternoon before he vanished. The child was reported missing after failing to return from school and later being found dead in a nearby field.
The area had been heavily searched after a cattle farmer reported seeing the boy's body in a ditch. The farmer stated he initially thought it was an animal carcass before realizing it was a child. After the farmer alerted authorities, police arrived and confirmed the body was that of the missing child. The boy's family said they had no idea the child had been found until the police informed them. The boy was last seen playing near his home before disappearing. His mother said he had gone to fetch water and never returned.
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The boy's father said he had no idea his son was missing until neighbors informed him. He described how the boy had gone to play with friends before disappearing. Neighbors reported seeing the boy with a man earlier that day, but they did not recognize him as a family member. The man was later identified as a local farmer who had been seen in the area. The boy's body was found with signs of trauma, leading to speculation about the circumstances of his death. Authorities have not yet released details about the investigation.
The case has left the community in shock, with many questioning how the child could have gone missing without anyone noticing.
