Authorities have arrested three suspects linked to a violent robbery and gang rape that occurred Monday, February 10 in Ichinga village, Mumias West.
In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the trio, identified as Michael Natili Khasatsili, 20, Tyson Maikuva, 18, and Brian Omondi Opondo, 32, were arraigned at the Butali Senior Principal Magistrate's Court on Monday, February 17.
According to the DCI, the suspects targeted two young women, both healthcare workers, as they returned home from their shift at a nearby health facility.
The trio is accused of robbing the women of their mobile phones and forcing them to reveal their mobile money PINs before sexually assaulting them.
"According to a report filed at Kabras Police Station, the suspects identified as Michael Natili Khasatsili, 20, Tyson Maikuva, 18 and Brian Omondi Opondo, 32, accosted the two ladies (healthcare workers) at Ekero Shopping Centre, who were returning home after their shift at a nearby health facility.
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"Posing as security guards, the trio stopped the victims before forcibly dragging them to a secluded spot at Ichinga village in the dead of the night. They then robbed them of their mobile phones and forced them to reveal their mobile money pins before forcing themselves on the helpless victims," DCI said.
Following the incident, the victims sought medical assistance at St. Mary’s Hospital and were later referred to Mumias Level IV Hospital for further treatment.
DCI said detectives then launched an investigation, utilizing forensic analysis that led them to the suspect's hideout on Saturday, February 15.
"Left traumatized at the scene, the victims sought medical attention at St. Mary’s Hospital, subsequently being referred to Mumias Level IV Hospital for further treatment.
"Following the incident, detectives launched an extensive investigation, utilizing forensic trails that ultimately led them to the suspects' hideout on February 15, rounding them up to face justice," DCI added.
During the arrest, officers recovered one of the stolen mobile phones, a Samsung Galaxy A05, belonging to one of the victims.
The suspects were presented in court on Monday, where detectives were granted five days to complete investigations.
The case is set for mention on February 26, 2025.
