Dj Vnyash
A man sought by detectives for allegedly defiling a Grade Two girl and then dumping her body in the Gakungu River has turned himself in to the police. Ndia Sub-County Police Commander Moses Koskei stated that the suspect identified himself at the Baricho Police Station as the one accused of killing the 7-year-old girl.
The suspect had been in hiding since the incident occurred last Thursday. He informed the police that he was fearful for his life, having heard that Baricho residents wanted to kill him.
“The suspect is currently being held at Baricho Police Station while detectives continue their investigation. We will request the court to detain him further as we proceed with our inquiries,” said Koskei.
Alice Karuana Muriithi, the victim’s mother, reported that her daughter went missing on Thursday and was found tied with banana fibers in the Gakungu River on Friday. Karuana mentioned that her daughter had gone to Baricho shopping center with her cousin before disappearing.
The suspect is also known to be a bhang peddler and has reportedly raped his own mother in the past.
Silverio Omari
