A 40-year-old woman was gang raped on Wednesday night in Mikini area in Kitwii Location, Kangundo Sub-County.

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Confirming the incident, Kitwii Location chief Benjamin Kilonzo said the woman was heading home from work at around 10 pm when she met a gang of five men who mugged her and gang raped her.

"The woman was heading home from work when the unfortunate incident took place. Police have however launched investigations and we hope the culprits will be apprehended,” said Kilonzo.

The chief asked residents to be vigilant and ensure they get home early to avert cases of insecurity in the area.

The woman is receiving treatment at Kangundo Level Four Hospital.