Villagers in Raganga in Kisii's Kitutu Chache South were shocked after stumbling on a headless body dumped in a thicket.

The discovery early Monday comes days after the head of a male person was also discovered on the same spot

It has since been taken to the morgue for preservation.

The residents suspect the head may have been severed from the decomposing body found on Monday morning.

The body did not have legs and one arm, raising suspicions of possible murder.

The other arm appeared partly feasted by wild dogs.

Kathogo Ayienda, a resident said they are yet to identify the deceased.

He said he may have been killed elsewhere and the body dumped into their vicinity.

"Recently it was the head, today a torso all brought here. We want to know who is behind these killings and why they are dumping the bodies here," Ayienda said.

They now want the police to investigate.

"Let the police investigate and tell us, could it be extra-judicial killings?  Let someone come out and explain, "Ayienda said

Already the body has been removed to the morgue.

Kitutu Chache South Police boss Anthony Keter said investigations are going on.

"We are on the issue and will give a comprehensive briefing once we finish," he told the Star.