Police in Bahati constituency, Nakuru County, have arrested a 17-year-old girl in connection with the brutal killing of a three-year-old child on Sunday, June 22.
The tragic incident occurred near the PCEA Shalom Mchanganyiko Church, where the victim’s family had attended a service. According to the child’s mother, Regina Wangui, she had gone to the church with her eight-year-old son and her youngest daughter, the deceased.
Following the service, the family briefly stopped at a medical checkup event organized by the church. It was during this time that Wangui realized her three-year-old had gone missing. Moments later, the toddler was discovered unconscious just a few meters from the church’s main gate.
The child was rushed to Kenlands Hospital, but medics pronounced her dead on arrival.
Nakuru North Sub-County Police Commander Lilies Wachira confirmed the arrest of the teenage suspect. “A 17-year-old girl is currently in custody. Detectives are following key leads to establish the motive behind the incident,” Wachira said.
The body of the deceased has been taken to the PNN morgue, where a post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
The incident has shocked the local community, with many calling for swift justice as investigations continue.
Written By Rodney Mbua
