Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of a 17 year old boy in Eastleigh’s Section Three area, as a manhunt continues for other individuals believed to have participated in the attack.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday, has sparked concern among residents, with calls for justice and increased security presence to address rising crime in the area.
The deceased, identified only as Farah, was attacked in what police and witnesses described as a group assault involving stabbing and beating.
A video of the incident that has widely circulated shows a group of young men attacking the boy as he lay on the ground. In the footage, several women are seen attempting to intervene, with one heard shouting, “Stop, he is dead,” as the attackers continue with the assault.
The video also shows some of the suspects removing the victim’s shoes while he lies motionless.
Police said the motive behind the killing has not yet been established, but preliminary findings indicate that the boy sustained multiple stab wounds to the back and chest.
Farah’s body was moved to a mortuary, where a post-mortem examination is expected to provide further details on the cause of death.
A police officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the three suspects are in custody and investigations are ongoing. “They are in court, the case is being handled by Shauri Moyo, DCI,” the officer said.
Authorities have launched a manhunt for other individuals captured in the video and have urged members of the public to share any information that may assist in their identification and arrest.
Residents claimed that both the suspects and the victim were known to each other and were allegedly part of a group involved in criminal activities in the area, including robberies targeting residents heading to and from mosques during late-night prayers in the final days of Ramadan.
They alleged that members of the group would often steal phones and other valuables before engaging in disputes over the stolen items, sometimes leading to internal conflicts.
Some residents believe such disagreements may have contributed to the killing, although this has not been confirmed by police.
The incident has renewed concerns over youth-related crime in Eastleigh, with residents calling on authorities to enhance security and prevent further violence.
