Police in Kikuyu have apprehended a University of Nairobi student accused of fatally stabbing his roommate following a dispute over toilet use and cleaning.
While speaking to the media on September 2, a police officer confirmed that the victim who has been identified as Brian Wambui succumbed to stab injuries sustained during the altercation.
According to witnesses, the disagreement started over the routine use and cleaning of the hostel toilet, escalating into a violent confrontation.
Roommate killed in UoN hostel following clash over toilet cleaning. Photo: Courtesy.
Wambui’s body was transferred to the PCEA Thogoto Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
The suspect, Justus Otieno on the other hand was taken to Kikuyu Police Station ahead of his arraignment in court.
This development comes months after Multimedia University (MMU) student Eric Mutinda, who is facing a murder charge, was declared mentally unfit to stand trial.
The declaration followed a psychiatric evaluation conducted at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, with the findings later presented in court.
In light of the findings, the judge ordered that Mutinda be returned to Mathari Hospital for further evaluation.
