A senior police officer is in custody in Kakamega over a disturbing defilement allegation.
Lumakanda Police Station OCS, Chief Inspector Wycliff Kwendo, was arrested after allegedly luring the parents of a 16-year-old girl from their home in Kambi Moto, Kipkaren River.
According to the police report filed September 27, Kwendo allegedly called the family warning of a fake multi-agency security operation and advised them to evacuate.
He then drove the couple to a local bar in his private car.The mother grew suspicious and convinced her husband to return. They found their house locked from inside.
Their daughter opened the door, with the OCS allegedly inside, shorts unbuttoned and shoes in hand.
The mother claims she found used and unused condoms, picked them as evidence, and the officer allegedly drew his firearm threatening her.
He allegedly seized their phones and left KSh20,000 to silence them.The girl was found behind the house and taken to Lumakanda Sub-County Hospital for treatment.
DCI boss Douglas Chikanda confirmed Kwendo is held at Kakamega Police Station pending court.
