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Daniel "Sniper" Muthiani's body was found dumped in a river. [iStockphoto]

Meru political commentator Daniel Muthiani was brutally murdered over this festive season. While Meru residents have risen to demand justice, the investigation has national and international significance and must be treated as a matter of public interest.

According to reports by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and his family and friends, Daniel "Sniper" Muthiani was last seen heading for the residence of Governor Kawira Mwangaza after receiving a call from her associate Vincent Muriithi Kirimi. After days of frantically looking for him, his body was found dumped in a river. Daniel was strangled and beaten so hard, his murderers broke his ribs and severely bruised his head.

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