A nine-year-old girl who had been married off to a 40-year-old man in Narok County has been rescued.
The minor was rescued by police officers from a house belonging to the 40-year-old man identified as John Nchoe.
The suspect was arrested during the operation launched following a tip-off from Narok-based children rights activist Joshua Ole Kaputa.
Police said the marriage ceremony between the man and the minor was held a week ago at Olooltoto village, Narok North sub-County.
During questioning at Narok Police Station, the suspect wondered why he was apprehended yet the parents of the girl allowed him to marry her after paying dowry.
On the other hand, the girl told police she was opposed to her parents’ plan to marry her off since she wanted to pursue her education but her pleas were rejected.
Children rights activist Ole Kaputa said he had warned Nchoe against marrying the girl.
Narok County Police Commander Adam Yunis said the suspect will be arraigned in court as investigations into the incident continue.
The parents should be…
The parents should be punished too.Iam glad that some one is looking for the children.Iwonder what is so special about a 9 year old
If he were a Muslim and may be he is,I would say he is following what prophet Mohammed did, in marrying a9year old.
For God’s sake just look at a9year old how could a right thinking man take her as a wife?She even has no idea what a wife is,let alone sex,and love.Some of these things adults do are very shameful,you wonder if the have brains.
Now what sort of donkey man…
Now what sort of donkey man would take a nine year child as a bride? I mean, it defies comprehension…. I am literally shook as I write this. The parents should be arrested too! Good lord!
How on earth can a 40 year…
How on earth can a 40 year man marry a 9 year old child? All those involved, including the villagers should be arrested and punished so that it deters others who would have similar mindset