Grade 9 student arrested for allegedly killing classmate in Migori

The 17-year-old suspect, a student at Akonjo Junior Secondary School, is alleged to have attacked and killed his 17-year-old classmate on July 22, 2026.

Kamgundho Location Chief Samuel Onjiko said he apprehended the suspect before handing him over to officers at Uriri Police Station, where he remains in custody pending his arraignment on a murder charge.

According to the chief, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect attacked the victim with a panga as he was walking home from school on the evening of July 22.

Onjiko said the two classmates had reportedly disagreed earlier that morning over learning materials after the suspect accused the deceased of interfering with his locker.

The chief added that investigators believe the suspect deliberately skipped afternoon classes after the lunch break to plan the attack, which was carried out later that evening as the victim made his way home.

The injured student was rushed to Migori Level Four Hospital but succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.

His body was moved to the Migori Level Four Hospital mortuary pending a post-mortem examination as police continue with investigations into the incident.