Man and his father arrested after missing schoolgirl, 13years old was found naked in his home in a church owned by his parents
A 26-year-old man has been arrested, together with his father, after a
schoolgirl, 13, who had been missing for months was found naked in his
home situated in a church owned by his parents.
The class 4 pupil had been missing from her home for over three months and her parents reported the matter to the police.
The girl was later found living with the suspect in a manner likely
to suggest she was his wife. They lived in a church owned by his
parents.
According to the area chief Peter Oula, police stormed the church
after they got a tip-off from a member of the public. They found the
suspect and the minor naked. The man attempted to flee but was arrested
by Administration Police officers at Nyaundho village in Rangwe
sub-county, Kenya.
Mr Oula said:
The young man wanted to escape but police got hold of him. He was
responsible for the girl’s decision to drop out of school for an early
marriage.
The suspect allegedly eloped with the girl and his father was aware of this and did nothing.
When they were caught, the suspect’s father attempted to shield him
from police officers, telling them the minor had been in the church to
receive special prayers.
Oula said:
The suspect’s father lied to us, saying that the girl had come to
church for prayers. This made us conclude he was part of the efforts to
have the girl married early.
The suspect, his father and the girl were detained at Rangwe police station.
