Police on manhunt for man who raped 90-year-old mother

11:18 - 22 October 2021

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Police in Kenya has launched a manhunt for a 45-year-old man who has gone into hiding after <a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/filla/gay-man-stabs-partner-for-cheating-on-him-with-a-woman-at-kasoa/9hxxw11">raping his 90-year-old mother.</a>

Patrick Mumo Ngenge allegedly committed the heartless crime on October 20, 2021, in Mbooni-Makueni county.

The eldest son of the octogenarian met her struggling in pain while complaining of waist pains.

Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations has issued a statement confirming the incident.

“She tearfully narrated her harrowing ordeal in the hands of her younger son Patrick Mumo, 45, who forced his way into her bedroom at around 8:00 pm as she slept and subjected her to the beastly act,” part of the statement said.

The elderly woman was rushed to Kisau Sub-county hospital in serious condition and is currently on admission. Doctors’ examination of the woman confirmed that she has indeed been raped.