Grade 9 student kills classmate in Migori
A Grade 9 student has been arrested in Migori County after allegedly attacking and killing his classmate following a reported disagreement
A Grade 9 student has been arrested in Migori County after allegedly attacking and killing his classmate following a reported disagreement over learning materials at school.
The 17-year-old suspect from Akonjo Junior Secondary School is accused of fatally assaulting another student on July 22.
Kamgundho Location Chief Samuel Onjiko said the suspect was arrested and handed over to officers at Uriri Police Station, where he is being held pending his arraignment on a murder charge.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the student allegedly attacked his 17-year-old classmate with a panga while the victim was walking home from school that evening.
The chief said the two students had reportedly disagreed earlier in the day after the suspect accused the deceased of interfering with his locker.
Onjiko added that investigators were looking into claims that the suspect did not return for afternoon lessons after lunch before the alleged attack occurred later in the day.
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The injured student was taken to Migori Level Four Hospital for treatment but died while receiving medical attention.
The student’s body was moved to the hospital mortuary as police prepared for a post-mortem examination.
Authorities said investigations have been launched to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The tragic incident has caused concern in the community over the escalation of student disputes and the need for stronger measures to address conflicts among learners, which commonly occur in schools.
About two weeks ago, a 16-year-old Grade 10 student at Thika High School died following a physical confrontation with a fellow student over a disagreement reportedly linked to evening prayers.
Further, the incident comes amid growing worries over unrest in the education sector this year, with teachers, parents and other stakeholders raising concerns over learner behaviour.
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