By Robert Muuo in Makindu
Court proceedings for two elderly men for allegedly defiling a school girl and forcing an abortion opened in Makindu Law Courts today.
The accused, The Chairman of the School's Board of Management Mr Peter Mutuku a.k.a. Ngiti and a Senior Nurse at Makindu Level 4 Hospital Mr. Benjamin Muthoka presented themselves in court for the mention of their case involving a minor from Kyaani Secondary School in Kibwezi.
Ngiti, the main suspect in the defilement case appeared before Makindu Principal Magistrate Mr. Evans Mbicha.The Magistrate adjourned the case till July 30, 2024 to allow the ODPP- represented by Ms.Melorene Njoki more time to avail more statements on his case.
Muthoka, who is charged with the abortion offence on the minor appeared before Principal Magistrate Mr.Benson Ireli for case mention and his case. It was adjourned to May 7, 2024.
The two suspect where charged with different offences under Section 8 of the Children's Act.