BY AVOKOYWA DENNIS
A 29-year-old man is being detained at Bumula police station on suspicion of murder.
Kennedy Omuya, a resident of Funyula constituency in Busia county, is alleged to have killed his sister Jesca Owuor, 12, by stabbing her in the head with a blunt object after she resisted having sex with him.
According to the area residents, both the suspect and the victim have been living in the same house.
The Standard 8 pupil has allegedly been complaining about sexual molestation from his older brother.
“He was upset after his proposal was turned down, he became angry and used a blunt object to hit the little girl on the head and died on the spot,” said one John Obwogo.
“Despite her frequent reports to her parents and teachers, nothing was done to help her,” added Obwogo.
Confirming the incident, Jane Wesula the area chief said the suspect and his mother have been arrested and are detained at Bumula police station waiting for trial.
“The mother will be charged with absconding responsibilities while the suspect will be charged with murder and an attempted rape case,” said Wesula.
The incident was criticized by the area residents who warned parents against allowing their daughters to share a room with their male counterparts.
However, Jesca’s body was taken to the Nangine mortuary while the suspect and his mother are being detained at Bumula police station.