This archive report was first published on 22 October 2021.
On October 22, 2021, three police officers were charged with aiding the escape of self-proclaimed serial killer Masten Wanjala from custody.
Inspector Philip Mbithi, Constable Kamakia Boniface, and Precious Mwende appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Benard Ochoi and pleaded not guilty to the charge.
They are accused of aiding Wanjala's escape from Jogoo Road police station on the night of October 12 and 13, 2021.
Wanjala was later killed by a mob in Bungoma, a few days after his mysterious escape from the police station.
The three officers are also jointly charged with neglect of duty, as required by the National Police Service Act.
They were released on a cash bail of Sh150,000 each, plus one contact person or an alternative bond of Sh300,000 each.
