Man who escaped from KMTC quarantine used panya routes to get to Kericho

Man who escaped from KMTC quarantine used panya routes to get to Kericho

One of the people who escaped from quarantine at Kenya Medical Training College has been found in Bureti, Kericho County.

Area police commander Silas Gichunge said the man identified as Nelson Kiplangat was trailed by detectives from Nairobi.

They located him at his home in Tabaita village, Tiriitab Moita.

Police said another person managed to escape and a manhunt has been launched.

Meanwhile, Nelson Kiplangat has been taken to Kapkatet Medical Training College where he has been quarantined.

According to Commander Gichunge, Kiplangat escaped KMTC in Nairobi and then travelled to his home in Kericho using ‘panya’ routes.

The police commander said his family members have been advised to quarantine themselves at their home for the next 14 days.

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