Kirinyaga Chief Arrested for Alleged Assault and Exploitation of JSS Girl
In Kirinyaga County, the chief of Giacong’e location in Ndai Constituency has been apprehended by police on suspicion of defiling a 13-year-old girl. Moses Koskei, the Kirinyaga West sub-county police commander, stated that the chief was taken into custody based on a report filed by the girl’s family at Baricho police station.
According to reports, the chief is accused of sexually assaulting the young girl, a junior secondary school student at a local institution, and impregnating her. Allegedly, he later coerced her into terminating the pregnancy. Koskei confirmed that the chief is currently detained at Baricho police station as investigations unfold.
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The family had been searching for the missing girl since last Friday and reported her disappearance today. They expressed regret for not reporting the incident sooner due to the girl’s absence.
Jane Njeri, the Kirinyaga Woman Representative, revealed that her office promptly facilitated the official report upon being informed of the situation. She mentioned collaborating with victim protection agencies and FIDA to ensure the girl’s welfare and pursue legal action.
Njeri lamented the apparent recurrence of such incidents, indicating a troubling pattern of abuse that requires immediate attention.
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Highlighting the importance of vigilance, the County MP emphasized the need for parents and guardians to closely monitor their children and promptly report any instances of sexual abuse to the authorities for swift justice. She urged the community to stay vigilant against predators who exploit their positions of trust for nefarious purposes.
Kirinyaga Chief Arrested for Alleged Assault and Exploitation of JSS Girl
