Man arrested for defilement

Homa Bay,

Thursday, September 21, 2023

KNA by Davis Langat

Police in Homa Bay County are investigating an incident in which an ex-police officer allegedly defiled a 15-year-old girl.

Homa Bay Sub County Children's Officer Joseph Otieno said the suspect was arrested after he allegedly defiled the form two girl at Koduogo trading center in Kanyabala location, Homa Bay Sub- County.

He said that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect was dismissed from Police Service for misconduct. 

Otieno said the suspect who was armed with a panga reportedly sneaked into the house where the minor was sleeping with her siblings and quietly opened the door on Monday at about 1.00am.

Upon gaining entry into the house, the man began having carnal knowledge of the girl but the minor raised an alarm which attracted a neighbour who responded to rescue her.

The suspect attempted to assault the neighbour with the panga, but he was disarmed before he ran away.

Otieno said they called the police who launched a manhunt before he was arrested and put in custody at Homa Bay Police Station.

“We liaised with police and national government administration officials to arrest the suspect,” Otieno said.

The Children’s Officer told residents to protect children against such infringement of their rights.

“I urge residents to know that child rights must be protected. We cannot have a productive future generation if we destroy lives of children today,” Otieno said.

He said the suspect would be arraigned in court once they complete investigations and urged residents to co-operate with authorities in the area to protect lives of children.

Courtesy; KNA