On the night of May 6, 2026, a group of individuals armed with shovels attempted to exhume a fresh grave in the Manyatta area of Kisumu, Kenya. The operation was interrupted by vigilant neighbors who alerted authorities, leading to the arrest of seven suspects.
According to local police reports, the suspects were digging into a grave that had been recently interred when neighbors heard unusual noises and intervened. The suspects were apprehended at the scene and are currently in custody awaiting charges.
Police have not yet disclosed the motive behind the attempted exhumation, but investigations are ongoing. The incident has sparked concern among residents about security and the desecration of graves in the area.
