Three suspects escape Oyugis police cell after assaulting officer
Suspects attacked an officer with a water bucket before fleeing Oyugis Police Station in Homa Bay County on Sunday night.
Three suspects escaped from Oyugis Police Station cells in Rachuonyo South Sub-County, Homa Bay County, on Sunday night. The escape occurred after the suspects assaulted Police Constable Robert Aminga, who was responding to a request for drinking water for 16 detainees.
According to Rachuonyo South Sub-County Police Commander Philemon Saera, the incident happened around 8pm. After Aminga distributed water, three suspects remained and attacked him with the bucket. The officer sustained injuries to his chest, left knee, and left shoulder and was taken to Rachuonyo Sub-County Hospital.
The escapees are identified as Erick Onyango (arrested for alleged defilement), Collins Otieno, and James Otieno (held for alleged robbery with violence and rape). Police have launched a manhunt for the three men and are investigating the escape.
Why it mattersThree men accused of serious crimes escaped from police custody in Homa Bay County after injuring an officer.