Police in Kwale County are investigating a break-in at Kwale Teachers Training College after thieves raided a girls' dormitory and stole mobile phones and laptops belonging to students.
The incident occurred between 2 am and 3 am at the institution in Bang'a, Kinango Constituency, raising concerns over the security of students and their personal belongings within the college premises.
College principal Hellen Machuka confirmed that 17 mobile phones and two laptops were stolen during the night-time raid, adding that no student or other person was injured in the incident.
Police officers visited the institution following the reported theft and launched investigations to establish how the suspects gained entry into the dormitory and identify those responsible. The circumstances surrounding the break-in remain unclear, with investigators yet to establish how the thieves accessed the students' sleeping quarters and escaped with the electronic devices.
The incident comes amid renewed concerns over the safety of students' personal property in learning institutions, particularly at night when most learners are asleep.
Police have yet to disclose whether any suspects have been arrested or whether the stolen items have been recovered. Investigations are ongoing.
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