IPOA takes over probe into alleged defilement of minor by senior Kakamega police officer

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has taken over investigations into allegations that a police officer attached to Lumakanda Police Station in Kakamega County defiled a minor.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 29, IPOA said the incident was reported at Lumakanda Police Station on September 27, 2026, before being brought to the attention of the police oversight body.

The authority said it has since deployed a team of investigators, who have recorded statements from relevant persons, processed and documented the scene and obtained medical records linked to the alleged incident.

“IPOA will conduct a thorough, impartial and evidence-based investigation and will take appropriate action within its statutory mandate based on the findings,” said Chairperson Dr. Duncan Ojwang’ in the statement.

The investigation team is now pursuing additional lines of inquiry, including recording further statements, extracting and analysing available CCTV footage and conducting an identification parade where necessary.

Source: Citizen Digital