Police have arrested three suspects linked to a robbery and gang rape incident in Kakamega North.
Police said the February 10, 2025, alleged violent robbery occurred at Ichinga village in Mumias West Subcounty, where two young women were attacked.
According to a report filed at Kabras Police Station, the suspects accosted two ladies at Ekero Shopping Centre.
The two, who are healthcare workers, were returning home after their shift at a nearby health facility.
“Posing as security guards, the trio stopped the victims before forcibly dragging them to a secluded spot at Ichinga village in the dead of the night,” the Directorate of Criminal Investigations said.
The victims were then robbed of their mobile phones and forced to reveal their mobile money pins before forcing themselves on them.
Police said the victims were left traumatised at the scene and sought medical attention at a hospital nearby.
Following the incident, detectives launched an investigation, utilising forensic trails that ultimately led them to the suspect's hideout on February 15, rounding them up to face justice.
During the arrest, detectives recovered one of the stolen mobile phones belonging to one of the victims.
The three were on Monday arraigned in court and detectives granted five days' custodial orders to complete investigations.
The case is scheduled for mention on February 26, 2025.
