Meru police have rescued 10 girls who were Abducted in a local church since 2016

Since 2016. Meru police have rescued 10 girls who were abducted in a local church

The National Police Department has rescued 10 girls from a local church in Buri West after the Buri West District Police Commander, James Musiimi, revealed that the girls were found in a facility run by the Gospel Church of God.

International Children’s has been  the facility since 2016, described by authorities as a “public housing facility,” before the DCI investigated possible violations of minors’ rights. to study to be a monk

In a press conference held on Friday, March 29, Buri West Sub-County Police Commander James Musiimi said they received tips from members of the public about the incident at the church.

Musiimi said they visited the facility where the girls were rescued with the help of the district director of child services.

“We visited the facility as a security team from Buri Kulon where we found that there were 10 minors in custody and it was suspected that the rights of these young children would be violated.

He revealed that the children had been in what he described as “a lot of hostels” since 2016.

Do 10 Meru girls live in a church? The police chief assured that the matter is being investigated and the Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has taken over the case.

Musaimi claimed that the church was training girls to become nuns, and that the rights of minors could be violated. “What we found is that the church leaders admit that these sisters are being taught.

Some of the teachings of the church, we want to study further and find out if all the programs implemented are correct,” he said. .

He revealed that they have interviewed the management of the institution to understand what it is.

“Was it done within the framework of the law? We will not hesitate to take any action if we find a violation,” said Musaimi.