Lumakanda OCS charged over alleged defilement of 14-year-old girl
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 — The Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Lumakanda Police Station has been remanded after being charged with the alleged defilement of a 14-year-old girl in Lugari…
Lumakanda Police Station's Officer Commanding (OCS) was remanded in custody after being charged with allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl in Lugari Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) stated the police commander faced charges under Section 8(1) and Section 8(3) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006.
The prosecution, represented by Counsel Ian Makotsi and Prudence Lelei, also opposed his release on bail, citing the severity of the alleged crimes. The ODPP further charged him with committing an indecent act with a child under Section 11(1) of the Sexual Offences Act and abuse of a position of authority under Section 24(2) of the same Act.
The alleged incidents occurred between September 24 and 27, 2026. The court ordered his continued detention until October 1, 2026, while the judge decided on his bail conditions. Until proven guilty, the accused is presumed innocent.
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