70-Year-Old Man Arrested For Defiling Grade 3 Girl
In Vihiga County, a 70-year-old man is currently in police custody, accused of defiling a 12-year-old girl.
Patrick Gogo, the Police Commander for Hamisi sub-county, confirmed the occurrence and mentioned that the victim was a Grade 3 pupil.
Expressing concern, the police administrator highlighted the escalating instances of defilement and incest in the region.
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The alleged perpetrator is presently detained by the police, awaiting for formal charges in court.
Condemnation for this reprehensible act has poured in from various quarters, including civil rights groups, the church, and concerned members of the public.
The community is disturbed by the increasing frequency of such incidents, as emphasized by the police commander’s remarks.
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70-Year-Old Man Arrested For Defiling Grade 3 Girl