On Monday morning, a disturbing discovery at Mburi Primary School in Kirinyaga County left the local community and authorities grappling with shock and concern. A security guard, identified as 74-year-old Mr. Samuel Njoroge, was found dead at the school premises, prompting an immediate investigation by local law enforcement.
According to Gichugu police commander Johnson Wachira, Mr. Njoroge was discovered lifeless in one of the school’s classrooms. The alarm was raised by early-arriving students who were shocked to find the lifeless body. The news quickly spread through the community, leading to local residents from Njukiini village converging at the scene and alerting the area chief, Mary Mwaniki.
“The students who came to school early in the morning found the guard’s body and immediately notified the community,” Mwaniki told Citizen Digital. “The community was shaken, and we had to call in the authorities as quickly as possible.”
Initial reports suggest that Mr. Njoroge may have been killed on Saturday night. His body was reportedly dumped in a classroom, which had been used as a temporary storage area. The unknown assailants reportedly stole some bananas from the school’s store before fleeing the scene, which adds to the complexity of the case.
The local police have launched a thorough investigation to uncover the motive behind the killing and to track down those responsible. “A team from the county headquarters is actively investigating the incident,” Commander Wachira confirmed. “Our goal is to determine who committed this crime and bring them to justice.”
The police are currently reviewing any possible leads and conducting interviews with local residents to piece together the events leading up to the tragic incident. The stolen bananas are a notable detail, suggesting a possible link between the murder and a robbery.
The investigation is further complicated by the guard’s age and the seeming lack of a clear motive. Mr. Njoroge had been a familiar figure in the community, and his untimely death has sent ripples of grief and concern throughout the area.
The body of Mr. Njoroge has been transferred to the Kerugoya Hospital mortuary, where a postmortem examination will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death. The findings from the postmortem could provide crucial insights into the circumstances surrounding the death.
As the investigation progresses, the community is left in a state of unease. The local authorities have assured residents that they are committed to solving the case and ensuring that justice is served. In the meantime, school activities remain disrupted, with many students and staff members deeply affected by the incident.
The tragic death of Mr. Njoroge highlights ongoing issues of security and safety within communities, and it serves as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance and effective crime prevention measures. The authorities are calling on anyone with information related to the case to come forward and assist in the investigation.
As Kirinyaga County grapples with this shocking event, the hope is that swift and decisive action will lead to the identification and arrest of those responsible, bringing closure to the bereaved family and restoring a sense of security to the community.
