Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arrested a 23-year-old man accused of defiling his seven-year-old niece in Nyaani village, Kithembe area, Kaiti Sub-County, Makueni County.
Local administrators confirmed the arrest. Area sub-chief Charles Musembi revealed that the accused is known to the young girl as her uncle.
He added that the matter had caused shock in the community, urging parents to be more vigilant in protecting their children.
Police reports indicate that the child, a PP1 pupil, was assaulted earlier this week before relatives raised the alarm and reported the case.
The intervention of local authorities and detectives led to the swift capture of the suspect, preventing him from fleeing further.
Authorities have assured the public that the suspect will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law to set an example for others who prey on minors.
The arrest has been welcomed as a significant step toward justice for the young girl and a warning to offenders that the law will catch up with them.
The Kamba report is translated to English as shown below.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested at Kola Police Station and is set to be taken to court after being accused of defiling a seven-year-old PP1 pupil in Nyaani village, Kithembe area, Kaiti Sub-County, Makueni County.
The incident was confirmed by the area sub-chief, Charles Musembi, who revealed that the suspect is known to the victim as her uncle.
