A KDF officer was arrested following the assault of a Samson Musembi 25, over suspicion of having an affair with the wife of the officer.
The incident took place at around 9:30 Nicholas Kali 31,a lab technician at Makueni County Referral Hospital, and Corporal Vincent Muinde Malile 43, a KDF officer at Nanyuki Barracks, apprehended and allegedly assaulted Musembi. He was bound with a manila rope and taken to Makueni Police Station.
Musembi suffered serious injuries, including deep cuts on his face and head. His private parts were reportedly pierced with cactus thorns. The victim is currently receiving medical attention at Makueni County Referral Hospital under police escort.
The alleged assailants, Nicholas Kali, and Cpl Vincent Muinde Malile, are currently in custody. The cause of the assault is said to be Musembi’s involvement with the officer’s spouse in the Shimo area.
Officers from Makueni Police Station have launched an investigation into the case and KDF officers in Nanyuki have been informed of the incident.