Mambo Mseto has exclusively learned that police have managed to apprehend seven individuals, now infamously known as the ‘Sigor Boys’, who were in hiding after committing a heinous crime in Chebanyi village, Kimaya, Chepalungu.
The group had been on the run after gang-raping a woman at unknown location in Sigor, recording the horrific act, and circulating the explicit video, causing a wave of shock and outrage across the nation.
The incident, which occurred in Sigor, has drawn significant attention on social media platforms, leading to widespread condemnation. The hashtag #Sigor has been trending for the past three hours, with netizens expressing their disgust and calling for swift justice.
In a joint operation, the police from Sigor town with the assistance of the local nyumba kumi elders, managed to trace and arrest the suspects. The elders’ intimate knowledge of the community played a crucial role in smoking out the culprits from their hideouts.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations in Sigor has taken over the case and is leading the investigation. They are working tirelessly to ensure that justice is served and such incidents are prevented in the future.
This incident has sparked intense discussions and reactions across various online communities, contributing to its trending status. It has highlighted the urgent need for stricter laws and better education to prevent such crimes.
As the nation reels from this shocking incident, it is hoped that justice will be swift and serve as a deterrent to others.
The courage and efficiency shown by the police and the local community in bringing the culprits to book have been widely praised. However, the incident has also underscored the urgent need for societal change and better safeguards for women’s safety.