A female university student was found dead at her boyfriend’s rented house in Katoloni estate within Machakos Township on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as a Bachelor of Education student at Machakos University1. The boyfriend, who is also a student at the same university, was present at the scene when the police arrived1.
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According to Machakos subcounty police commander Emmanuel Okanda, the police received a report on Tuesday morning that a body belonging to a Machakos University student was lying inside a house at Diaspora rentals1. The police visited the scene and established that the deceased’s hands were tied from behind using shoe laces1. The deceased had blood oozing from her ears, nose, and ears when the body was being moved from the house1. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the woman was murdered on Monday night1. Two suspects, including the boyfriend, have been arrested and locked up at Machakos police station1.
The body of the deceased has been moved to Machakos Level 5 Hospital mortuary awaiting an autopsy to reveal age, whether she sustained other injuries, and cause of death1. The police have launched investigations into the incident1. Okanda warned students against involving themselves in crime and urged them to concentrate on their education1. He also advised students to avoid abusing drugs and substances1.
This is a developing story, and we will provide more information as it becomes available.
