The nine members of a family who tragically lost their lives in a suspected arson attack in Ugunja Sub-County, Siaya County, have finally been laid to rest.
In a somber ceremony attended by thousands, the victims were buried in a mass grave at their home in Upanda village, Sigomere sub-location. As mourners gathered, family, friends, and relatives of the deceased pleaded for justice for their loved ones.
Leaders who attended the burial ceremony at Ninga Primary School grounds, equally called upon the government to ensure that those responsible for the heartbreaking tragedy are swiftly brought to justice.
Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol, alongside Ugunja politicians Otieno Alur and Eng. Fred ZB Owino, urged patience to allow investigative agencies to conclude their probe effectively.
Mr. Alur encouraged residents to remain vigilant and report individuals exhibiting suspicious behavior. He emphasized that such a tragedy could have been prevented through stronger community ties.
In a heartbreaking tribute, dozens of children carrying wreaths bid farewell to their classmates, singing sorrowful hymns and reciting poems before placing the wreaths on the nine white coffins, each adorned with a photograph of the deceased.
The victims, a father, mother, and their seven children, aged between six months and 17 years perished on 22nd April 2024 when their home was set ablaze by unknown individuals, allegedly over a land dispute.
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