DNK International By Our Reporter,Busia.
Police in Busia County have launched investigations following an alleged illegal abortion incident reported at Busibwabu Trading Centre on Tuesday evening.
According to a Reporter made at Busia Police Station, the incident was reported on January 21, 2026, at around 5:30pm by the Busibwabu Area Chief, Sailus Aloi.
Officers from the station accompanied by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), responded to the report and proceeded to the scene.
Preliminary findings indicate that a woman identified as Joyce Atieno Taabu is alleged to have procured an abortion at a local chemist within the trading centre.
The remains were recovered from a toilet facility and later transferred to the Busia County Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary, where they are being preserved pending a postmortem examination.
The scene was processed and documented by officers from Busia.
She (the victim) was escorted to hospital for medical attention before being placed in police custody as investigations continue.
Police have urged members of the public to seek lawful medical services and report suspected illegal practices to relevant authorities.
[DNK-International@ January 22, 2026]
