Police officers in Kabartonjo have arrested a 15-year-old girl for allegedly procuring an abortion and dumping the foetus in a pit latrine.
Area Assistant Chief Joshua Kiptosok launched an infanticide probe on which the officers were acting.
They demolished the pit latrine to retrieve the foetus. However, they discovered two foetuses immersed in the sludge of human waste.
The foetuses were rushed to Bartabwa Health Centre in Kabartonjo.
On arrival, one was declared dead and the other was referred to Baringo County Referral Hospital for specialized treatment.
The 15-year-old suspect is in police custody will strictly face the law for her crime.
In a statement, the officers advised, “Parents, guardians, religious leaders and the society at large, equally have a responsibility, in mentoring and guiding children as they grow up to being responsible and accountable for their actions.”
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