Investigations as student dies by suicide after beating by Assistant Chief

The tragic event took a devastating turn when the young girl later committed suicide, leaving behind a poignant note expressing her shame after being publicly undressed and flogged by the chief for being at home instead of in school.

The incident, which occurred in Amabuko Village, Nyaribari Masaba, Kisii County, has sparked widespread public outrage over the conduct of the uniformed government officer. 

The family of Jared Omari, visibly distraught, gathered outside their grass-thatched house in deep reflection following the sudden death of their first-born daughter.

According to Enock Nyariki, the deceased's uncle, they confronted Assistant Chief Simon Osano after the brutal punishment was meted out. 

The deceased's mother, Joyce Bonareri, explained that her daughter had returned home to collect personal belongings, including sanitary towels, before intending to return to school. She had assumed the administrator's summons were to assist her with these needs.

During the incident on Wednesday, both the father and daughter were subjected to severe corporal punishment. 

Jared Omari, the father, recounted the ordeal where he was whipped after his daughter before receiving further punishment.

Social media has been ablaze with calls for the immediate arrest of the newly appointed assistant chief, condemning his actions as excessive and unjust. 

Wyclife Siocha, MCA Ichuni, described the incident as torture, emphasizing the severity of the punishment inflicted on a child in such a manner.

Masaba South security officials, led by Area Deputy County Commissioner Jane Chabira, have vowed to leave no stone unturned in ensuring justice prevails. They have collected statements from the affected family members and pledged to pursue the case diligently.

The body of Bonareri has been transferred to Ichuni Hospital's morgue pending an autopsy. The family, amidst their profound grief, has appealed to authorities to thoroughly investigate the matter and ensure justice is served, attributing the tragic ordeal to their impoverished circumstances.

The pain and sorrow in the Omari family are immeasurable, underscoring the urgent need for a thorough investigation and accountability for the tragic events that transpired.