A Bomet university lecturer is being held at the Bomet central police station in Bomet county for allegedly holding a 17-year-old girl hostage for three days and defiling her.
According to police, the suspect lured his victim to his house in Bomet town and defiled her before neighbours busted him and reported the incident to the landlord.
Musa Omar, the Bomet central sub-county police chief, stated that the suspect fled immediately, but detectives were able to track him down and turn him over to the police station.
“We have enough reason to take him to court, we are optimistic that he has a case to answer, the law will take it own course a person of his calibre should be a role model to youths”.
According to a source, the victim was staying with a relative in one of the apartments in Bomet town.
Following the revelation, anxiety has gripped the entire Bomet College University, with a section of female staff calling for justice for the victim, accusing their colleague of a a beastly act.
Police are wrapping up their investigation before the suspect can be arraigned before a Bomet Court.
