Police in Lugari Sub-County, Kakamega County, are investigating allegations of defilement involving a 16-year-old girl, with a local officer attached to Lumakanda Police Station suspected of committing the offence. The incident was reported at Lumakanda Police Station on September 27, 2026, following an alleged incident in the Kambi Moto area. According to the police report, the girl’s mother reported the incident after discovering the officer with her daughter.
The incident occurred after the officer, who was supposed to be on duty, contacted the girl's parents by phone, advising them not to spend the night at their home due to a planned multi-agency security operation in the area. He offered to take them to a local bar, where he allegedly dropped them off and told them he would return at about 5 am to pick them up. However, the parents decided to return home, only to find their daughter alone and locked inside.
Upon entering the house, the parents allegedly found the officer inside while he was defiling the minor. The police report alleges that the officer was found with his shorts unbuttoned and carrying his shoes in his hands. The officer reportedly tried to convince the parents not to escalate the issue, suggesting they come to an understanding.
The mother noticed two condoms on a table, one of which was reportedly used while the other was unopened. She picked them up and put them in her pocket. However, the officer allegedly brandished a firearm and threatened to shoot her unless she handed over the condoms, forcing her to comply.
The officer also took the phones belonging to the woman and her husband after attempting to make a call using one of them. He then handed the woman Sh20,000 and asked her not to disclose the incident. However, the woman refused the money and instead reported the matter at Lumakanda Police Station.
The 16-year-old girl was subsequently found behind the house, lying on old iron sheets, and was taken to Lumakanda Sub-County Hospital for medical attention. The identity of the minor has been withheld in line with child protection guidelines as a probe continues. The officer, who has not been named, is under investigation.
The incident has raised concerns about the conduct of law enforcement officers in the region. An investigation led by OCS Chekalini, the Deputy OCS Lumakanda, and the Deputy County Criminal Investigations Officer is ongoing. The officer's actions, if confirmed, would be in clear violation of the law and professional conduct expected of police officers.
Key points
- The incident was reported at Lumakanda Police Station under OB Number 14 of September 27, 2026.
- The 16-year-old girl was taken to Lumakanda Sub-County Hospital for medical attention.
- The officer allegedly brandished a firearm and threatened the girl's mother.
