Nine out of twelve police officers in the Baby Pendo murder case were on Monday arraigned in Court as confirmed by the DPP’s office.
“DPP, Noordin Haji, through SADPP, Tabitha Ouya, Victor Owiti & Becky Arunga today presented to court 9 out of 12 police officers charged in the Baby Pendo case.” said DPP
The officers had their appeal to defer plea taking for two months to allow determination of a petition challenging their prosecution dismissed as the court set November 2nd as the date for taking the plea.
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“Justice Ogembo dismissed an application by the officers that plea taking in the matter be deferred for two months to allow the determination of a petition and applications they have filed challenging their prosecution.
Justice Ogembo ordered the 9 officers who were present in court to be released on a personal bond of Ksh 200,000 each with an undertaking that they will appear in court for plea taking.
Plea taking is set for November 21st to allow all the suspects to appear in court after three co-accused persons; Linah Kogey, Mohamed Ali and Mohammed Baa failed to appear in court.
The officers: Titus Yoma, Titus Mutune, John Chengo, Benjamin Koima, Benjamin Lorema, Volker Edambo, Cyprine Robi, Josphat Sensira, James Rono, Linah Kogey, Mohamed Ali and Mohammed Baa are charged with various counts of crimes against humanity.” Said DPP
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