A shocking incident unfolded on Monday evening when a Form One student from Kuoyo Mixed Secondary School in Maseno, Kisumu West, was brutally stabbed multiple times by unknown assailants while heading back home.
The identity of the student remains undisclosed, as authorities continue their investigations into the horrifying attack that has left the community shaken.
Eyewitnesses, such as Stephen Odhiambo, recounted the terrifying event.
The student had just finished attending evening preps at the school and was making her way home when she was suddenly assaulted by the assailants.
Armed with knives, they stabbed her multiple times before swiftly fleeing the scene, leaving behind a traumatized victim and a community in shock.
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Upon discovering the injured student, concerned individuals acted swiftly, rushing her to a nearby hospital where she is currently undergoing treatment for her wounds.
While her condition has not been disclosed, her medical team is working diligently to ensure her recovery.
In response to this disturbing incident, local law enforcement authorities have launched a thorough investigation to identify and apprehend the assailants responsible for the attack.
The motive behind the assault remains unknown, creating further apprehension within the community.
The violent incident has brought to the forefront concerns regarding the safety of students in the area.
Parents and guardians, deeply troubled by the incident, are urgently calling upon the government to enhance security measures to protect their children.
Odhiambo expressed his thoughts, stating, "The incident is a reminder of the need for increased security in schools and the surrounding areas."
Echoing these sentiments, the community is collectively advocating for a multifaceted approach to bolster security.
They are urging the deployment of additional police patrols in the area, the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, and an increase in the number of security personnel within learning institutions.
As investigations continue, the community remains on edge, anxiously awaiting the identification and arrest of the attackers.