Migori Law Court has sentenced a man to life in prison after he was found guilty of defiling an 11-year-old girl in Migori County.
Jacob Mwita is accused of committing the offense back in March 2023 where he followed the young girl before dragging her into a bush and defiling her.
“The minor did not disclose the ordeal until 4 days later when she was taken to the hospital over a severe stomach ache and difficulty in passing urine.
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The matter was reported at Migori Police Station, and the incident was booked. She received further medical treatment at Migori County Referral Hospital and was discharged in fair condition.
A P3 form was duly filled, and the suspect was arraigned to answer to the charges of defilement under Section 8(1) as read with Section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006.
The prosecution, through Eunice Wainaina presented 4 witnesses in support of the case.
In convicting and sentencing the man, Hon Matthias Okuche found that the prosecution had proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt and could not be impeached by the defence.
He further held that there was the need for deterrence given that the offence was rampant within the area.” said DPP
