The Police in Nyamira County have arrested two parents for allegedly killing their son.
According to Igena Itambe villagers, the deceased who was a form four candidate at Kiang’inda Secondary School, allegedly stole Ksh50 from his elder brother, Kevin Ogamba.
A quarrel ensued and Kevin started assaulting the younger sibling, Bivon Ogamba, with the help of their parents until he collapsed.
Fearing villagers’ wrath, the parents – Dickson Ogamba and Leah Nyasuguta – hid their injured son in their bedroom.
It was until the victim raised alarm due to excruciating pain on Tuesday, when he attracted the attention of neighbours.
The Police were alerted and took the affected boy to hospital and arrested the parents.
Nyamira County Police Commander James Kirong’ confirmed that the deceased died shortly after arrival at Nyamira Teaching and Referral Hospital.
The County Director of Education (CDE) Zachary Mutuiri condemned the killing and urged the police to carry a thorough investigation.
He cautioned parents against excess corporal punishment while correcting their children and urged them to instead employ guidance and counselling methods.
By Enock Okong’o
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