Suspected serial rapist, robber arrested

A suspected serial rapist believed to be part of a gang that defiled and brutally killed three school girls in Kapsita village Molo Sub-county has been arrested.

The 19-year-old man was arrested 16 days after bodies of three school girls were recovered at different locations on the outskirts of Molo town early this month. He is being held at Molo Police Station.

Kibwero is said to have escaped after the bodies of the girls were found and he was later reported to have been involved in a robbery in Molo Trading Centre.

Molo Deputy OCPD Paul Mbusya said Kibwero was arrested by police officers in his hideout in Kibunja Forest with assorted electronic items that included electronics, four mobile phones and a TV set among others.

"Police officers have been looking for the suspect after he was reported to have been involved in burglary. The public informed police officers that he was operating from the forest leading to his arrest," said Mbusyia.

He said the suspect would be arraigned in court once investigations are over.