Meru University today took to the street to demonstrate against what they say is the rising cases of insecurity which has put their lives in danger.
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The irate students engaged police officers in running battles as they barricaded the road before lighting bonfires, the situation that forced Police to lobby teargas to unsuccessfully dispatch the rioting students.
They brought transport along the usually busy Meru – Maua highway to a temporal standstill after they light the bonfires on the roads and chanting in anger.
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The students claimed crime rate as increased of late and blamed lack of street lights for the increase. They said the worst time is in the evening and night when thugs take advantage of the darkness to steal.
They regretted that their efforts to raise the issue with the relevant authorities have fallen in deaf ears so far and many students continue to suffer in the hands of thugs who ravage the area with zeal.
By Juma Ndigo and John Majau
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