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Police in Kisii search for inmates who escaped in broad daylight

Police in Kisii search for inmates who escaped in broad daylight
The six inmates on the run were being held at Kisii Main Prison and faced various charges including robbery with violence, stock theft and defilement. (Photo:Denish Ochieng/Standard)

Kisii, Kenya: Police in Kisii have launched a massive hunt for six inmates who escaped from a police vehicle while being transported to Kisii Main Prison from Ogembo Magistrate's Court on Thursday afternoon.

Kisii Police boss, Simon Kiragu, confirmed the escape, which occurred when the police lorry carrying them approached Nyansongo up-hill on the Kilgoris-Kisi road.

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