The serial killer who killed 42 women in Kenya escaped from the police station.

Police officials reported on Tuesday that a suspect detained in connection with the discovery of dismembered bodies in the capital of Kenya, who allegedly confessed to killing 42 women, has escaped from a police station.

Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, 33, was being held at a police station after a court granted detectives seven more days to investigate his alleged crimes before charging him.

Mohamed Amin, the head of the Criminal Investigation Department, said in a statement to the Associated Press that Khalusha's escape early Tuesday morning, cutting through the wire mesh in the cells and scaling the perimeter wall, was "unfortunate."

"He was a high-value suspect facing serious charges. We are investigating the incident and will take necessary action," Amin said.

Khalusha was arrested following the discovery of 10 bodies wrapped in plastic bags and various body parts in the Kware area of Nairobi in July.

Police announced that Khalusha confessed to killing 42 women, including his wife. However, Khalusha's lawyer told journalists that his client had been tortured and forced to confess, and maintained his innocence.

Two other suspects, who were found with mobile phones belonging to some of the deceased women, will appear in court again on August 26.