Brutal Attack On a JKUAT Student Raises More Concern Over Safety Of Learners
Students of the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology have in the past held demonstrations over their security, following several attacks targeting them.
JKUAT’S insecurity deepened on 20 November 2019 night when two armed thugs attacked a student as he walked to a hostel with two of his friends.
Kiambu county commander Ali Nuno said the gang that attacked Oliver Simiyu and his friends was armed with Knives.
The attack took place in Seagul Hotel, Philo 1 Street, shortly after 9 p.m, as Mr Simiyu and a friend escorted the other to the hostels, according to the information.
It was said the assailants cut the victim’s lips before stealing his phone.
Witnesses said he bled heavily and was rushed to the hospital.
Police said the criminals took advantage of a power blackout to commit the offence.
They said they were following crucial leads for the arrest of the suspects.
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