A middle aged man from Sironga area in Nyamira County is currently being held by the police after allegedly raping his disabled aunt and then trying to kill himself afterwards.

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According to area Chief Dickson Masi, Mr Edwin Abuga was caught red handed by his sister while on the act on Wednesday evening and upon realising, he hurriedly took a rope ready to hang himself.

“Her sister screamed upon realising the man was ready to hang himself and some of their neighbors rushed to snatch him the rope and I was called to calm the situation," said Masi.

The chief further said he called the police who took the disabled woman to Nyamira hospital before locking the suspect in Nyamira.

“The police are currently interrogating the sister to Abuga as she witnessed the ordeal before he is arraigned in court and we are sure justice will be done," said Masi

On her side, Abuga’s sister, Jackline Abuga said she is ready to work with the police to ensure that his brother is charged with rape.

The chief warned all men planning to rape as they will be prosecuted and called upon locals to ensure they report such cases to relevant authorities.

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