Nyamira: University student dies after non-stop caning by his uncles

Brian Mogaka ,is said to have been suspended from Chuka University over alleged involvement cannabis abuse.

The mother, Teresa Mogaka allegedly reached out to his brothers to help her discipline him. The uncles tied Mogaka’s hands and legs and caned him non-stop, until he succumbed to the injuries. 

When he died they changed his clothes, laid him in bed and  planted cattle pesticide alongside him to conceal evidence. They then ran away.

Police from Ekerenyo station and investigating officers arrived at the scene on Tuesday night and took the body to Nyamira Teaching and Referral Hospital.

Ikonge assistant chief Joseph Masese has said the deceased’s body has several bruises and injuries from canes.