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A First Year student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) was killed by robbers on Thursday night while heading to the hostels from the institution’s premises.
Tabitha Muthoni was accosted by the criminals, who demanded she hands over her smartphone and money to them.
Ms Muthoni, however, refused to heed to their orders. The robbers, thereafter, brandished a kitchen knife and stabbed her in the neck, leaving her bleeding profusely.
Ms Muthoni was rushed to JKUAT health centre, where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
We reached Juja OCPD, Simon Thirikwa, for comment. He said he would issue a statement on the matter later, given he was spearheading an operation in the area at the time we called.
On Friday morning, JKUAT students took to the streets to protest against deteriorated security in the area, which has resulted in increased cases of killing of learners in the area.
More details soon.
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