Residents of Kirichu village woke up to a rude shock on Thursday after thieves dug the grave of a 74-year-old woman in an attempt to steal the

Veronica Wambui was buried last month in a coffin valued at approximately Sh80,000. Her clothes were also reportedly imported.

John Marete, Nyeri Central deputy county commissioner, said police have launched investigations in the matter. No suspect has been arrested yet.

It is a Kikuyu taboo to interfere with the dead since those involved might get a curse. The family was, on the other hand, forced to build a concrete slab to secure the remains of their loved one.