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The ordeal of a 12-year old girl in the hands of 44-year old rapist

The accused Justin Nyaga promised to offer her shelter when he met her at Kibugu market, Embu. (Courtesy) 

Witnesses told an Embu magistrate’s court how a 44-year old man pretended to help a 12-year old distressed schoolgirl only to defile her.

The Class Six pupil had ran away from her home after being caned by her mother.

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