Nyamira police probe theft suspect's alleged suicide in cell
Erick Nyakweba, 18, was found dead in a cell at Nyaramba Police Station in Nyamira County on April 29, 2020. PHOTO | FOTOSEARCH
What you need to know:
- Erick Nyakweba was an 18-year-old Form Three student of Enginda Secondary School.
- Nyakweba was arrested by community policing members on Wednesday for allegedly attempting to break into a cement store.
- County Commissioner Amos Mariba said a suicide note was found in the cell but that investigations would establish the cause of Nyakweba's death.
Police in Nyamira County are investigating a theft suspect's alleged suicide in police custody on Wednesday night.
Erick Nyakweba was an 18-year-old Form Three student of Enginda Secondary School.
Nyakweba was arrested by community policing members that evening on the accusation of attempting to break into a cement store.
“After he was arrested, he was booked and placed in custody at Nyaramba Police Station, awaiting arraignment on the offence of theft,” County Commissioner Amos Mariba told the Nation by phone.
“When police officers went to check on him, they found his body hanging from the cell’s ceiling, with a piece of cloth around his neck."
Mr Mariba said a suicide note was found in the cell but that investigations would establish the cause of Nyakweba's death.
“It’s unfortunate that a young person with a bright future is no more. My sincere condolences to the family,” he said.
The body was taken to Nyamira County Referral Hospital mortuary.
