Police officers from Laare Police Station have arrested six suspects behind the December 1st gang rape incident in Meru.
The police were reacting to a distress call from members of the public about a disturbing incident where a woman was gang raped by a group of men participating in a traditional circumcision procession.
Upon reaching the scene, the police were able to find the victim who was distressed before taking her to Nyambene Hospital for medical attention.
“On that day, a distress call was received from members of the public, revealing a young woman in grave danger, being gang raped by a group of men participating in a traditional circumcision procession.
Responding swiftly, officers proceeded to the scene where they found the victim in a state of utter despair; her clothes torn, and her spirit bruised. They escorted her to Nyambene Hospital for medical attention.
Determined to bring the perpetrators to justice, law enforcement officers launched an extensive manhunt.
Utilising forensic leads, they executed targeted raids in Irinde, Lubwa, and Kiarama areas, successfully flushing the six suspects: Dennis Mwirigi, Ismael Gichuge, Elijah Muriki, Isaac Ntomauta, Joseph Marete and Phineas Mutali out of their hiding outs, subsequently arresting them,” said DCI
The six join three other suspects who had been arrested earlier with all suspects undergoing processing pending a date with the court.
