Police officers based in Kutus have rescued a 14-month-old infant in Piai area of Kirinyaga County after the mother left her in the hands of a relative.
The incident which was reported on 23rd January 2025 occurred after the mother who wanted to step out to a barbershop left the infant in the hands of a relative only to find them missing upon return.
“Acting on intelligence Police Officers domiciled at Kutus Police Station have successfully rescued 14-month-old Maurine Kariuko, who was reported missing on January 23, 2025.
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The ordeal began when the child’s mother filed a report at the police station, detailing the troubling circumstances surrounding her daughter’s disappearance. She explained that she had left her child in the care of a relative while she briefly stepped into a barber shop for a haircut. Upon her return, she was devastated to discover that both the relative and the child had vanished without a trace.” said DCI
Determined to find the missing baby, police conducted a forensic trail which led them to the relative’s hideout bringing her back to safety.
“Determined to bring the infant home safely, investigators promptly launched an intensive search. Through forensic trails, they were able to smoke out and arrest the relative from her hideout in Piai area of Kirinyaga County, in an operation, that saw the rescue of the infant bringing her back to safety.
Meanwhile, as investigations continue Maurine has been joyfully reunited with her family, bringing an end to their distressing ordeal and restoring peace to their hearts.” said DCI
