Police are searching for three suspects who escaped from Oyugis Police Station.
Police have launched a manhunt after three suspects allegedly assaulted an officer delivering drinking water at Oyugis Police Station.
Three suspects fled after allegedly attacking a police officer during an Oyugis cell escape on Sunday night. The incident occurred at Oyugis Police Station in Rachuonyo South Sub-County, Homa Bay County.
Rachuonyo South Sub-County Police Commander Philemon Saera said the attack happened around 8pm after detainees requested drinking water. Police Constable Robert Aminga entered the cell with a bucket to serve the 16 detainees.
After distributing the water, Aminga directed the detainees to return to their cubicles for the night. However, three suspects allegedly stayed behind as he turned to leave.
Saera said one suspect struck Aminga on the head with the bucket, while two others joined the assault. The resulting commotion prompted other detainees to intervene and rescue the seriously injured officer.
Manhunt follows Oyugis cell escape
Amid the disturbance, the three suspects allegedly fled and locked the cell door from outside. As a result, Aminga and the remaining detainees were trapped inside.
Police identified the escapees as Erick Onyango, Collins Otieno and James Otieno. Onyango faced an allegation of defilement, while the other two were in custody over robbery with violence and rape allegations.
Aminga also sustained injuries to his chest, left knee and left shoulder during the assault. He received treatment at Rachuonyo Sub-County Hospital, Saera said.
Meanwhile, officers have launched a manhunt for the three suspects. Saera pledged to secure their rearrest and bring them to justice.
