This archive report was first published on 24 October 2021.
On October 12 and 13, 2021, a dramatic escape unfolded at Jogoo Road police station. Masten Wanjala, a murder suspect, was allegedly aided in his escape by three police officers: Inspector Philip Mbithi, Constable Kamakia Boniface, and Precious Mwende.
According to the charges, the officers willfully neglected to prevent Wanjala's escape, as required by the National Police Service Act. They were arrested on October 13, 2021, after news of Wanjala's disappearance made headlines.
Wanjala was later spotted in his village in Bungoma county and was killed by members of the public on October 14, 2021.
The accused officers denied the charges before Senior Principal Magistrate Benard Ochoi and were released on a bond of Sh 300,000 with alternative cash bail of Sh 150,000 each. They were also required to provide one contact person.
