Tension is high at Egerton University following a violent incident that has triggered mass student protests and unrest on campus.
According to preliminary reports, a female student was brutally attacked inside the school hostels by an unidentified assailant. The victim is said to have sustained severe injuries to her head and hand, reportedly inflicted with a panga (machete). She is currently receiving medical attention, though her condition remains critical.
The shocking incident has sparked outrage and fear among the student body, prompting spontaneous demonstrations within the university grounds. Students are demanding immediate action from the institution’s administration and enhanced security measures both on campus and in the surrounding areas.
“We are not safe! If this can happen inside our hostels, then nowhere is secure,” shouted one of the protesting students.
The university administration and local authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the matter, further fueling frustration and anxiety among students and parents alike.
Police have been deployed to the area to monitor the situation and prevent further escalation.
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