Mother and daughter gang-raped by thugs in Makueni

Detectives in Mukaa Constituency, Makueni County, have launched investigations into a horrific incident where a woman and her 20-year-old daughter were gang-raped during a violent attack on Tuesday night.

According to the victim, four armed men stormed their home at around 11pm, tied up her husband, then took turns assaulting her and their daughter before fleeing with 46 goats.

"Wawili walikuwa warefu wakaanza kuongea na mzee wakamwambia ukitaka kifo ni unyamaze…" the woman stated. 

Following the attack, neighbours helped to recover 40 goats, but the suspects managed to escape with six. Police say they are pursuing crucial leads and are confident that arrests will be made soon.

The incident has sparked outrage across the village, with residents accusing local security officers of laxity, allowing livestock theft and sexual violence to flourish unchecked. They are now urging the police to act decisively and restore security in the area.

During a security meeting held at Upeponi village, local security officials assured residents that enhanced patrols are underway and 98 goats and 14 cows have been recovered in the past week.

"Patrols zinafanywa vizuri, tukiendelea hivi na kushirikiana na wenyeji tuwe tunapasha na kushare information," Malili sub-county Police Commander Hussein Abduba said.