Turkana: University Students Mourn 2nd-Year Comrade Killed by Crocodile During Short Holiday

• A man with a bright future will sadly not live to his full potential after a tragic incident ended his life
• His death deeply impacted the educational institution where he studied, as his comrades penned moving messages after the news
• Other social media users also joined in mourning with the fraternity and the family following the loss

The life and promising future of a young man at Turkana University have been cut short indefinitely.

Eruu met his fate in Long’ech, Kerio Ward in Turkana Central after a horrible incident ended his life.

The young man was attacked and killed by a crocodile, leaving the school fraternity and his family in mourning.

Rising number of crocodile attacks in Turkana

"Turkana University student tragically dies after being attacked by a crocodile at Long’ech, Kerio Ward in Turkana Central.

The victim, Eruu, a second-year student and resident of Ngimuria village, was on a short holiday when he met his tragic death," read the post.

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The post added that there had been a rising number of crocodile attacks on residents along the shores of Lake Turkana.

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The news shattered many hearts as social media users headed to the comment section to pen emotional messages.

Meshack Kidagwa:

"He was a good, kind, and loving guy to all friends and fellows. As Turkana College, we have lost a great hero. May his soul rest well. So sad."

Daniel Katupa:

"My condolences to the family at large. Take heart, brothers and sisters."

Renter Beica:

"Rest in peace. Wacha Mungu aiweke roho yako mahali pema."

Atash Dorie:

"We need the government to take measures to curb these crocodiles. People of Long’ech will be finished by them."

Paul Akada:

"Fellow comrade, RIP. The message comes with a heavy heart. It is so painful. May God comfort friends, relatives, fellow comrades, and the close family."

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Jonathan Khaemba Jemo:

"Wambie wakikuja huku wasicheze karibu. Hawa wanyama wamekuwa hatari sana. Poleni."

Chepkwony K. Peter:

"Condolences to the family and friends. Poleni sana."

Kenyan medical student dies in Russia

In another story, a Kenyan medical student died under different circumstances, leaving his family in pain.

Mahamud Hassan was studying in Russia, where he successfully graduated and was planning to fly back home.

However, he passed away just days before his return to Kenya, where he was to celebrate his academic achievement with his family.

Before his death, he had penned an emotional post appreciating his family for their support as he studied abroad.

Hassan appreciates his parents for unwavering support

In the post, Hassan thanked his mother and father for their unwavering support of him and the sacrifice they made to see him pursue his dream.

He did not take their commitment for granted, adding that he knew they struggled financially but still moved heaven and earth to take him to school.

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Hassan also noted their heartfelt prayers were key to his educational success, understanding the importance of their religion.

It was a heartbreaking moment, as after the long-awaited return home, his life was cut short.

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke