Police given 10 days to complete probe on cleric suspected of molesting 12 minors
According to court documents, the suspect is accused of luring madrassa students aged between five and 14 years into committing indecent acts with him on diverse dates between 2022 and November 2025. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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A Kenyan court has granted the Directorate of Criminal Investigations 10 days to complete their probe into an Imam accused of sexually abusing 12 minors during madrassa classes in Othaya.
- 12 minors are allegedly victims of indecent acts.
- The accused Imam was arrested on February 20, 2026.
- The case involves allegations spanning from 2022 to November 2025.
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