This archive report was first published on 9 July 2020.
On July 9, 2020, a 20-year-old man was arrested at Kopolo Police Post in Bondo Sub-County after he was found cohabiting with a 16-year-old girl at Gul-Koyando Village in East Migwena Sub-Location.
The suspect, identified as Abraham Oluoch, was arrested after the area village elder, George Otieno, received information about the situation and went to execute the arrest.
According to Otieno, the suspect was found staying with the minor as his wife and had allegedly beaten her, a class seven pupil at Rapogi Primary School in West Yimbo Location.
The area Assistant chief, Alfred Otieno Oyola, confirmed the arrest and stated that police were investigating the exact age of the girl before proceeding with prosecution.
"These cases are on the rise in this area and we will ensure that the perpetrators are arrested and prosecuted," George Otieno said.
