Police officers in Rioma police station, Kisii County are currently holding Itibo Girls bus driver for allegedly raping a Form Two (2) female student.
According to locals, the victim is a student at Nyankanda secondary school.
Locals said the suspect identified only as Makori is a randy guy who is fond of chasing schoolgirls for sex.
"He has been using money to lure schoolgirls into sex. He lured the victim after dishing out Sh200 to her. Police should ensure he is taken to court to be jailed failure to which we will lynch him if released," said Bartholomew Onditi (not real name), a local.
Millicent Nyaboke (name changed), another local said the suspect has been a notorious sex addict in the village.
"A few days ago the suspect was the talk all over the village after it emerged that he was having an illicit love affair with 5 girls from one family from Ngeyi area in Monyerero ward. He asked for forgiveness after locals teamed up to beat him but, it seems he can't change anytime soon," said she said.
The residents have now demanded Justice for the victim.
"The suspect should be sent to jail to serve as an example to other men fond of chasing young girls for sex," Jared Miruka noted.