The suspect, identified as Levis Simiyu, is said to be a pastor at a local church in Ndivisi.

Officers from Webuye East reported that the body parts were discovered stashed in a carton by car wash attendants at Bungoma’s Masikhu market.

An attendant was cleaning the boot when he noticed a protruding human leg, partly burnt and resting atop other parts.

“The young man abandoned his duty ready to retire early, until the petrol station manager took a gaze at the creepy box,” police said. “She (the manager) immediately informed the police at Webuye station, who arrived in time before the car owner could drive off.”

The body parts have been taken to Webuye Hospital morgue for further analysis.