Priest accused of defiling, killing 10-year-old arrested

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A priest who allegedly defiled and killed a girl aged 10 years in Kamuombo village, Range sub-county in Homa Bay two weeks ago has been arrested. The priest was arrested at his hideout in Suna East, Migori County.

Residents have requested the government to ensure that the priest had been taken to court and jailed for life for his bad actions.

The body of the girl was taken to the mortuary for preservation and autopsy awaiting the postmortem to be completed.

The suspect has been handed over to criminal investigation officers from Homa Bay, who is now handling the case.

Police have indicated that the priest defiled and killed the girl in a maize plantation in the region. It is reported that he came to the area to offer payers to a family in the region.