The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed the arrest of six more suspects connected to a gang rape of a woman in Laare, Igembe North, in Meru County.
This comes after the attack, which was filmed and shared on social media, sparked national outrage from Kenyans, including former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, who offered a Ksh300,000 reward for any information on the suspects.
DCI, in a statement on Wednesday, December 3, confirmed that officers from Laare Police Station conducted targeted operations in Irinde, Lubwa, and Kiarama, flushing out and arresting six men believed to have taken part in the assault.
They join three other suspects who were arrested earlier on December 1, the same day the attack took place, bringing the total number of suspects in custody to nine. All are undergoing processing pending arraignment.
The attack reportedly occurred in Laare Town during a chaotic traditional circumcision procession involving approximately 100 men.
Police said they received a distress call from the public and rushed to the scene, where they found the woman in severe distress.
“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,” DCI said in the statement.
Some of the footage was later circulated online, triggering shock, fury, and calls for swift justice across the country. The survivor remains hospitalized and is receiving treatment and counselling.
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