Police in Migori County in Awendo village are looking for a man who on Christmas eve allegedly broke into one of his neighbor’s house and sexually assaulted the wife.
The husband to the victim was not at home when the incident occurred. He was in Kisumu. He said that his neighbor identified as Brian Ondeyo broke into his house armed with a machete and sexually assaulted his wife.
Brian Ondeyo is said to have taken the advantage of heavy rains that was pouring to break into the house and commited the heinous act.
RAINING
“It was raining heavily when the man broke into the house at around midnight. My wife’s screams were drowned by the rains. He raped her repeatedly before he escaped,” said the victim’s husband.
Brian Ondeyo has not been arrested so far.
The victim’s family are disturbed by the bragging of the relatives of the suspect who are saying that they have money that can buy freedom for their kin in case he is put behind bars.
“It is unfortunate that the man is still at large despite committing such a heinous act. It’s even more painful for us when some of his family members keep bragging of their ability to secure their kin’s release if he is arrested,” said one of the victim’s relatives.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where she is receiving medical attention.
The incident left residents in shock with many saying they could not believe the suspect, whom they described is a quiet man, could commit such an act.
Awendo OCPD Mary Musyoka confirmed the incident and said that police are in pursuit of the suspect who is in hiding.
“We have received the report of the suspected rape. We are pursuing the suspect even as investigations continue,” said Ms Musyoka.
