Detectives in Bomet County have apprehended seven individuals allegedly involved in the recording and dissemination of a disturbing video depicting the sexual assault of a woman in a dimly lit room. The incident, which occurred in Chebanyi village, Kimaya, Chepalungu, has sparked widespread outrage as the clip circulates under the trending moniker ‘Sigor Boys’.
Sigor Trending Video Viral
According to a police report filed at Olbutyo Police Station, law enforcement authorities, in collaboration with local administrative officials and community leaders, conducted an operation in response to the dissemination of the explicit footage. The operation resulted in the arrest of seven suspects, two of whom have been positively identified.
The trending video of Sigor Boys violating a woman’s privacy (r@pe)😢🤮. Watch👇 pic.twitter.com/5VhYXb8jsH
— The Nairobi Times (@TheNairobiTimez) April 11, 2024
The distressing video, which surfaced on social media platforms, portrays several men perpetrating acts of sexual violence against a woman who can be heard screaming in distress. The perpetrators, conversing in their native language, are seen taking turns assaulting the victim in the harrowing footage.
The incident, believed to have taken place in December 2023, has elicited widespread condemnation online, with calls for stringent measures to address such egregious acts of violence against women.
The arrested suspects are currently in police custody undergoing interrogation as investigations into the incident continue. Authorities have affirmed their commitment to ensuring that all individuals involved in the heinous act are brought to justice.
Gang rape, as stipulated by the law, carries severe penalties, including a possible life sentence. Under Kenyan law, individuals found guilty of gang rape face imprisonment for a term of not less than 15 years, with the possibility of a life sentence.
Efforts to apprehend additional suspects connected to the incident are ongoing as law enforcement agencies work tirelessly to uphold justice and safeguard the rights of victims of sexual violence.
The arrest of the seven suspects marks a significant step towards holding perpetrators of sexual assault accountable and sending a strong message that such reprehensible actions will not be tolerated within society.