Sorrow as 4th Year University Student Dies Mysteriously, Family Seeks Answers
- A fourth-year medical student identified as Abel Nsapato, who went missing last week, has been found dead
- The 22-year-old student's body was discovered near a hotel, leaving friends and family in shock and grief
- While the discovery brings closure to the family, questions have been raised regarding what exactly happened to the young man
A fourth-year university student who went missing last week has been found dead in what police suspect to be a case of poisoning.
Source: UGC
Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga identified the deceased as 22-year-old Abel Nsapato, a fourth-year medical student at Ridgeway Campus, who was reported missing on August 9.
Where was Abel Nsapato's body found?
Mwebantu reports that police received a report from Kalingalinga ward Councillor, Mukubesa Nyoni, who alerted them after a body was discovered behind Sun City Hotel near Muvi TV.
Upon receipt of the report, officers rushed to the scene and found the body of a male adult in a semi-decomposed state, lying in a supine position.
Details indicate that the deceased man was dressed in black jeans, a light-blue sweatshirt, and black-and-white canvas shoes.
"Dead flies were observed on the face and body, and an empty pesticide bottle was found nearby, suggesting death by poisoning,” Hamoonga said.
Results of Abel Nsapato's autopsy
The body was later deposited at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) mortuary, where a postmortem confirmed preliminary findings consistent with poisoning.
It is, however, yet to be determined conclusively whether the substance was taken voluntarily or if foul play was involved.
Hamoonga said the late student was laid to rest today at Mutumbi Cemetery in Chamba Valley.
He further urged members of the public to seek counselling, psychosocial support, or professional help when dealing with distress.
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Social media users mourn Abel Nsapato
Engr Tobias
"This is so heartbreaking. Abel was full of life and dreams. Losing him so young is unimaginable. Please, everyone, check on your mates and loved ones."
Mervis Chishala
"I taught this young man Civic Education. A Very Intelligent boy and always calm. So sad to hear about his demise."
Mwanje N Chiyende
This is sad reading and so heartbreaking. When a parent is anxiously waiting for a child's success after graduation, then this happens. How do you mourn?"
Grace Chifulo Zulu
"What a sad development. My heart goes out to his parents and siblings. May God comfort the family during this very difficult period. This is heavy."
Nyakach man dies weeks after joining master's programme
Meanwhile, Felix Otieno Ochieng graduated with pride, but just a day later, darkness fell when he lost his sight.
Still determined, he enrolled for his master’s degree, battling illness with unwavering courage, looking to make his parents proud.
However, he fell sick weeks later, was diagnosed with End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD), and died while receiving treatment at the Tenwek Hospital.
Now, only months later, his family mourns his untimely death and pleads for help to take him home for burial.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
