[File, Standard]A 42-year-old widow from Uriri in Migori County is seeking justice after she was allegedly raped on three separate occasions by her 28-year-old brother-in-law. The alleged victim said every time she reported the matter to police, the suspect was arrested and released shortly thereafter. He, thereafter, sexually assaulted me.”The alleged rape victim said she reported the incident at Uriri Police Station, and was issued with an OB Number. “Police told us that what happened between the woman and the suspect was not rape, but an act of consent,” said Okello. Okello says he hopes superior authorities would intervene to help victims of sexual abuse in Migori, including the 42-year-old woman, get justice.

Source: Standard Digital June 29, 2021 10:18 UTC