Missing Man Murdered, Body Found In Mortuary Weeks After Alleged Robbery - Family Recounts Ordeal

However, Njuguna’s family strongly disputes the police version of events. They insist that Charles was arrested by officers on the same night he disappeared, and that he never made it home. 

His mother, Veronica Wanjiku, said several witnesses saw her son being confronted by police officers, one of whom allegedly hit him on the head with a rifle.

“From that day, his phone went off and he became unreachable. Witnesses told us police beat him and later took him away in their vehicle,” she said tearfully.

The family believes Njuguna died while in police custody and accuse officers of covering up the truth. 

They are demanding an independent investigation to uncover what really happened and to hold those responsible accountable.

Police, meanwhile, maintain that the case was one of mob justice but have promised a full investigation. 

The body of Charles Njuguna remains at Mama Lucy Hospital mortuary awaiting a postmortem to determine the exact cause of death.

This tragic case has sparked renewed debate about police brutality and justice for victims of suspicious deaths in custody — an issue that continues to haunt many Kenyan families still seeking answers.

The painful search for 30-year-old Charles Njuguna has ended in heartbreak after his family discovered his body at the Mama Lucy Hospital mortuary in Nairobi.

Njuguna had gone missing on September 2, 2025, and his case had drawn public attention after being featured in local news.

According to reports from people close to the case, the family received a call days after his story was aired, informing them that a body matching his description had been taken to the hospital.

When they arrived, their worst fears were confirmed — the missing man was indeed Charles Njuguna.

Police said Njuguna was attacked by a mob in Saika Estate, Kayole, after allegedly attempting to steal a motorbike.

Njiru Police Commander John Owuoth stated that the deceased was found unconscious and rushed to hospital by a Good Samaritan.

A motorbike believed to be involved in the incident was recovered at the scene, though it reportedly had no registration number.

“This person was brutally beaten by residents after being caught trying to steal a motorbike within Saika,” Owuoth said.