By STELLA CHERONOMore by this AuthorPolice in Nairobi County are investigating claims that a teenager committed suicide in Nyamakima, Kamukunji, after playing an online game that dares players to commit suicide. “I will confirm the claims with the OCPD but, at the moment, the suicide is still under investigations,” Mr Koome said. A quick check through online videos shows teenagers using blades to cut their wrists. DEATH GROUPBefore performing the ultimate task — suicide — the teens must take pictures and send them to a death group on social media and say their “goodbyes”. Across the globe, there are reportedly more than 1,000 cases of teen suicides that have been linked to the game.

Source: Daily Nation May 08, 2017 19:18 UTC