A man is curently in police custody for allegedly defiling a nine-month-old girl in Maralal, Samburu county.

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He had been left with the baby by her grandmother when the incident occurred.

Area OCPD Abaggarro Guyo said the suspect is currently detained at Maralal police station.

"We have detained the suspect for interrogation and further investigations as doctors examine the baby," he said.

Duke Mogaka, a doctor at the hospital, stated that the baby has severe injuries on her private parts and was bleeding heavily.

"We have assessed and recommended reconstructive surgery to restore torn muscles," he said.