Police officers rescued an infant from a pit latrine in Kiango Sub-Location in Kisii County.
In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) stated that the infant boy was recovered from the latrine on Tuesday, December 5.
Further, NPS explained that a total of three infants have now been rescued from similar tragedies in Kisii County.
“For a third time this year, Police in Kisii with the help of members of public have rescued 3 newborn infants from pit latrines after they were dumped by unknown persons, the latest being an infant boy that was retrieved on 16/05/12/2023 at Kiango Sub-location,” read the statement.
Additionally, NPS stated that the baby was undergoing treatment at Magena Level 3 Hospital in stable condition.
“The National Police Service reiterates its commitment to serve and to protect; and act in the best interest of the child,” added the statement.
Kisii September & April Incident
In September, police in Kisii rescued a newborn baby girl who was found dumped in a pit latrine.
Besides, the operation involved officers from Nyanchwa Police Station, the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Kisii County Fire Brigade, who rescued the infant, estimated to be a few days old.
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The baby was rushed to Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital and police launched investigations to locate the mother.
Prior to this, another newborn baby girl was found dumped inside a pit latrine within Rioma Catholic Church compound in Marani, Kisii county on April 18.
In a statement, NPS said the baby estimated to be four days old was retrieved from the latrine by police officers from Rioma Police Station.
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“Police at Rioma Police Station responded to report made by a member of public, that there was a voice of an infant emanating from a pit latrine, within Rioma Catholic Church compound.
“OCS and Officers from the station responded swiftly to the scene, approximately 1.4km from the station, demolished the pit latrine and rescued a female infant estimated to be four days old,” the read the statement.
Police took the baby to Marani Level 4 Hospital and handed her over to the Sub- County Chief Nursing Officer in sound health.
