A police officer attached to the Kaimosi Police Station is on the run after allegedly raping a female suspect in custody on Sunday, July 17 night.
The officer identified as Samuel Wanyonyi was on night duty when he allegedly raped the 32-year-old victim who was arrested on claims of child stealing.
Part of the police report read; “The complainant raised the issue to OCS who was on routine cell visit. He immediately took her to the office and upon interrogation, she stated that the officer walked into the cell alone and told her that she was being called by the OCS leaving behind the other three female prisoners.”
Moreover, the police report further stated that the suspect who was armed with a rifle, ordered the victim to enter a room next to the report office where he forcefully removed her trouser, and sexually assaulted her.
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In addition, the suspect threatened the victim with dire consequences should she report him, then took her back to the cell after some hours.
Furthermore, the police stated that the accused took advantage of the absence of his colleague to commit the act.
“It was established that the accused officer no. 246486 PC Samuel Wanyonyi who was report office personnel took advantage of his colleague who had gone to attend to her sick child,” Police said.
Nonetheless, the complainant was immediately taken to hospital for examination and the p3 form filled.