Murang’a Family Seeks Help as Cooperative University Son Goes Missing Under Mysterious Circumstances
- Erick Joseph Irungu, a student at the Cooperative University in Karen, Nairobi, has been missing since April 13
- His heartbroken mother said the family has searched extensively for him, including at hospitals and the City Mortuary, with no success
- The family is appealing to the public and government for help, pleading for any information about his whereabouts
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A family in Tuthu, Kangema, Murang’a county is desperately searching for their son, who went missing three weeks ago under unclear circumstances.
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The 23-year-old, Erick Joseph Irungu, mysteriously disappeared on April 13, leaving his family worried and devastated.
Erick is a fourth-year student at the Cooperative University in Karen, Nairobi.
“He was pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Innovation and Technology and had about one month left before finishing school,” said Erick’s mother.
Where was Erick last seen?
On the fateful day he disappeared, Erick's family thought he was in school and his mum called him severally, but he did not answer.
“I called him at 9pm he did not answer, then called again after an hour but he still failed to pick up,” said the devastated mum.
His family said they have searched for him everywhere, including the City Mortuary, but their efforts have been futile.
“He is a good boy. We checked various hospitals in Nairobi and even the mortuary to see if he had been admitted, but we are yet to find him,” said a relative.
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The 23-year-old’s family members expressed deep concern, noting that many days have passed and they still do not know his whereabouts.
They have called on the government to intervene and assist in the search for Erick.
“We are pleading with anyone who knows his whereabouts or has seen him to contact us. Irungu, where are you?” asked a family member.
Social media users sympathise with Murang’a family
Kenyans online joined in solidarity with the heartbroken family, as many offered prayers and words of comfort as the family continues their search.
Margaret Mwangi:
“God is with him, and he will be found in Jesus' name.”
Victoria Amunga:
“May the parents find their son, in Jesus' name.”
Sophia Wanja:
"This is so sad, I can just imagine the agony his family is currently going through, i hope he is found safe and sound."
Naitwa Amos:
“Aki, ni uchungu… just imagine if it were your own brother.”
Victoria Amunga:
"May the parents find their son in Jesus name."
Jane Bonareri:
"Ooh where did he go I hope he is found, these cases of young people dissapearing have become too much."
Kisii family seeks help to find missing 27-year-old son
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a family in Bobasi, Kisii county, was left devastated following the disappearance of their 27-year-old son.
Hesbon Ochoki was reported missing on Monday, October 7, 2024, after he failed to show up for work in Nairobi.
His phone was last traced to Kware, in the Mukuru Kwa Njenga area, leaving his parents heartbroken.
The family also revealed that he had just received his salary when he mysteriously vanished.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
