Man arrested over forceful circumcision, torture of 14-year-old

Man arrested over forceful circumcision, torture of 14-year-old

Police on Saturday arrested a suspect believed to have tortured a 14-year-old boy in Igembe North.

The suspect is said to have inflicted the injuries during a forceful circumcision performed on the standard four pupil at Ndunyu Village.

Confirming the arrest, area police boss, Peter Kimani, said the suspect is in police custody and thanked area the Chief, Njuri Ncheke and the administration of the deputy county commissioner for the assistance.

Kimani added that police are searching for one more suspect who is still at large following the incident.

The accused will be arraigned in court on Monday.

Report by Koome Kimencu

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