Police officers in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, arrested a headteacher for allegedly defiling four school boys. The teacher’s arrest followed complaints from the victims and their parents.
Turbo Sub-County Police Commander Patrick Wekesa confirmed the arrest, stating that officers arrested the headteacher at Hill School on Sunday, July 13, moments after he presided over netball games.”
The police commander confirmed that he is leading ongoing investigations, and officers have taken both the suspect and the victims for medical examination at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
“We are holding him for investigations to establish the truth. The offense is serious and requires medical reports before we take the next action,” he said.
The victims include a 15-year-old in Grade 8, a 14-year-old in Grade 7, another 15-year-old in Grade 9, and a 16-year-old also in Grade 9.
The offenses reportedly took place between December 2024 and February 2025.
“The DCI is now handling the matter. Our officers are recording statements from the victims and collecting relevant evidence,” Wekesa said.
“We have already dispatched officers to thoroughly investigate the matter so that we can take the necessary legal action,” he added.
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