Through their leaders, the students said security had not improved even after County Commissioner Esther Maina ordered regular foot patrols in areas where students reside. The students drawn from the University of Embu, Embu College, Chuka University, Walton School of Hospitality, Kenyatta University branch and Achievers’ College also called on the county government to erect street lights to reduce crime. ULTIMATUMLed by the University of Embu President Dancan Othuon, the students threatened to take the law into their hands if the police do not arrest those who tortured and gang-raped five college students last week. “The county security team should not push us to the wall because we can be messy. A gang of 10 men attacked a hostel and raped five students of Embu College and stole their phones, money and laptops.

Source: Daily Nation February 07, 2018 17:03 UTC