“For us as a family we have lost five members because we do not know where the kids are… its traumatising,” he said though optimistic the children will be found alive and well.
The visibly gloomy Kamau described the deceased couple, “as perfect. In fact, they challenged the rest of our family. We all looked upon them or wished to have such a family; it’s still hard to believe this happened.”
The mutilated body of Magu’s wife Lydia was found on Kiambu Road on Monday last week.
Police had earlier thought his wife’s death was a result of a road accident, but got more curious when they realised it was partly burnt.
Detectives later visited the family’s home and discovered some blood stains in a room, leading to more mystery about the deaths.
“We are pursuing several leads into these deaths, which include suicide, murder and ritual sacrifice,” said John Kariuki, head of the Serious Crimes Unit at the CID.
Investigators are interested to question a preacher said to have been praying with the family as part of the investigations to unravel the mystery surrounding the deaths.
Kamau however says the lady preacher was not willing to utter a word.
A house-help who worked for the family has told police she last saw the children on the day they left with their father, who later returned home alone, and left again.
Police have also questioned a neighbour to the Magu’s who recalled how the man had approached her asking if she would be willing to take care of his children in the event he dies.
The neighbour is reported to have told police that upon inquiring on the whereabouts of his wife, he told her that she had gone for prayers in Westlands, only to learn days later that she was dead when relatives flocked the home.
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