An Administration Police officer is being held at the Keringet police post after he allegedly raped a pregnant woman. Kuresoi AP boss Patrick Wafula has confirmed the incident.
Wafula said they received reports of the ordeal from a resident and a team was released to arrest the suspect. It is alleged that the suspect waylaid the victim on Monday night as she headed home.
“The officer ambushed the young girl as she headed home. He dragged her to a nearby bush and committed the heinous act,” said a resident who preferred to remain anonymous.
The victim, name withheld, is an 18-year-old pregnant woman.
Kuresoi OCPD Paul Rono said the victim has recorded statements of the incident and investigations are underway.
The suspect, identified as John Waweru was arrested on Tuesday and is awaiting to be charged before the Molo law court on Thursday.