Three suspects allegedly responsible for gouging out baby Sagini’s eyes arraigned

The three suspects allegedly involved in the incident where baby Junior Sagini’s eyes were gouged out were today arraigned in a Kisii law court for attempted murder.

The three, Alex Ochogo; Sagini’s cousin, Pacifica Nyakerario; aunt and Rael Nyakerario; the grandmother appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Christine Ogweno following the conclusion of investigations by the police.

The three were charged that between December 13 and 14, 2022 at Ikuruma location, Marani Subcounty within Kisii county, attempted unlawfully to cause the death of Brighton Junior Sagini by gouging out both his eyes contrary to section 220 of the Penal Code.

Prosecution counsel Hilary Kaino in his application asked the court to deny bond or bail to the accused persons on the grounds that they will interfere with the witnesses who are their close relatives.

“I oppose this court granting the accused persons bond or bail for they are likely to interfere with witnesses who are close relatives to them,” said Kaino.

He told the court that granting bail or bond to the accused may raise fear, intimidation and anxiety thus no interest in justice.

Kaino also opposed the bond application due to public order, peace and security on grounds that the case attracted huge public interest and the accused persons may be harmed by members of the public since the situation is still tense.

The magistrate ruled that the three accused persons be remanded following the two grounds submitted by the prosecution awaiting trial.

“This court orders the three accused persons to be remanded in remand without bond or bail awaiting trial,” said the magistrate.

The case will be mentioned on January 18, 2023 for trial.