Father held after daughter dies following alleged assault in Kibra
The man, Norman Swahili, was arrested after officers at Kibra Police Station received a distress call reporting that the child had been seriously assaulted.
Kibra police have apprehended a 47-year-old man, Norman Swahili, following the death of his nine-year-old daughter, who reportedly suffered severe physical assault and sexual abuse. Swahili was arrested on Sunday after officers at Kibra Police Station received a distress call about the girl's injuries. Despite the urgent response, the child was pronounced dead upon arrival at Mbagathi Hospital.
The preliminary autopsy revealed multiple bruises, a swollen jaw, and the loss of one upper incisor tooth, alongside evidence of sexual assault. The investigation, spearheaded by detectives, is ongoing, with prosecutors urging the public to safeguard children from violence and abuse. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) pledged to pursue the case vigorously against any responsible parties.
The incident has reignited concerns about children's vulnerability to abuse within their communities and homes, where perpetrators are often known individuals. Kenyan law imposes severe penalties for sexual offenses against children, while violence against minors can lead to separate criminal charges based on the specific circumstances of each case.
Police now await the postmortem findings, witness statements, and forensic evidence to further their inquiries.
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