Detectives in Loitoktok, Kajiado County, are actively searching for a father accused of sexually assaulting and murdering his 14-year-old daughter in Isinet town on Monday night.
Kajiado South sub-county Police Commander Kiprotich Chekwony reported that the body of the Grade 8 leaner was discovered in her parents’ bed on Tuesday morning, showing signs of neck injuries.
Mr. Chekwony explained that the suspect had returned home on Monday after an extended absence, leading to a confrontation with his 37-year-old wife. During this altercation, he allegedly threatened her life, prompting her to seek safety at a neighbor’s residence.
“The suspect reportedly left the home in haste for an unknown location, only to return later that night to find his two daughters alone. He is believed to have assaulted his younger daughter after locking her 16-year-old sister out of the house around 9 PM,” stated the police commander.
The suspect, who is thought to be a Tanzanian national, is currently evading capture following the incident.
“We have learned that the couple had a disagreement earlier that day, which led the wife to take refuge at a neighbor’s house. Upon his return, the husband found the two girls alone and is suspected of having raped the deceased before leaving her for dead,” Mr. Chekwony added.
The police chief further mentioned that officers are attempting to locate the suspect by tracking the last signal from his phone, which has since been turned off.
“We suspect he may have fled to neighboring Tanzania, but we are pursuing leads to apprehend him. We remain hopeful of locating him soon,” he remarked.
In the meantime, the body of the victim has been transferred to the mortuary at Loitokitok sub-county hospital.
