It seem humanity no longer exist in some people. Its cruel and monstrous for a grown up to defile a minor. It becomes even devilish when a group of men turn against a young girl. A 13-year-old girl is admitted at Longisa County Referral Hospital after she was allegedly gang-raped by ten men. The girl had been sent to a nearby shopping center by her mother on at 7:00 pm when the gang waylaid and gang-raped her.
She arrived home late crying and on being probed by the parents revealed what had happened. She was rushed to the hospital where she is currently admitted. Medical service and public health CEC Joseph Sitonik says the girl, who is traumatized, is receiving counseling following the incident.
Bomet Sub County police commander Geoffrey Walumbe confirmed the incident saying a boda boda rider has been arrested in connection with the matter; ”Investigations are on to ensure that the victim gets justice.”
The incident has attracted public outcry with locals saying the gang dubbed ‘jesus’ has been terrorising them. Kitaima residents say that locals have lived under the mercies of the gang for several months. The gang is said to be attacking and stealing from locals and raping women. They are feared by locals and no one will dare to report them to police for fear of reprisal. The gang hides behind the boda boda business. The residents have asked police to crackdown on the gang.
The residents are crying; “Police should just help us. We have been helpless and unfortunately could not report to avoid their wrath.” The incident comes as at a time when cases of defilement being reported in the county are on the rise.
Henry Metto, Bomet Central Deputy County Commissioner, says that suspects of defilement will be dealt with harshly as a lesson to others.