By Grace Gilo
Detectives from Kakamega North have arraigned three suspects linked to a violent robbery that occurred on February 10, 2025, at Ichinga village in Mumias West Sub-County, where two young women were attacked.
According to a report filed at Kabras Police Station, the suspects identified as Michael Natili Khasatsili, 20, Tyson Maikuva, 18 and Brian Omondi Opondo, 32, accosted the two female healthcare workers at Ekero Shopping Centre, who were returning home after their shift at a nearby health facility.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the trio posed as security guards and stopped the victims before forcibly dragging them to a secluded spot at Ichinga village.
“They then robbed them of their mobile phones and forced them to reveal their mobile money pins before forcing themselves on the helpless victims,” stated the DCI.
The victims left traumatized at the scene, sought medical assistance at St. Mary’s Hospital, subsequently being referred to Mumias Level IV Hospital for further treatment.
Following the incident, detectives launched an extensive investigation, utilizing forensic trails that ultimately led them to the suspects’ hideout on February 15, rounding them up to face justice.
“During the arrest, detectives recovered one of the stolen mobile phones, a Samsung Galaxy A05, belonging to one of the victims,” revealed the DCI.
The three were presented at the SPM’s Court Butali, where detectives were granted five days’ custodial orders to complete investigations.
The case is scheduled for mention on February 26, 2025.