Recovery of Bodies at Hillside Endarasha Academy Underway as Homicide Detectives Take Over

Recovery of Bodies at Hillside Endarasha Academy Underway as Homicide Detectives Take Over

Recovery of Bodies at Hillside Endarasha Academy: Detectives have completely cordoned meoff the scene at which the Tragedy happened on the wee hours of Friday.

Reports indicate that At least 13 pupils are receiving treatment at various hospitals in Nyeri County.

The officers, led by homicide officer Martin Nyuguto, said the site was off limits, even to the media.

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The team, which includes morticians, is due to hold a morning meeting to plan the day’s activities, which include the recovery of bodies from the site.

 

Mr Nyuguto said they intended to use the site for some activities and while the detective did not give further details, the arrival of the forensic experts signalled that bodies still trapped in the dormitory would be recovered today.

Yesterday (Friday, September 6) we were not able to do much because we were dealing with parents and families,” Mr Nyuguto said.

 

Notably, The Education CS Ogamba is expected to oversee the operation

 

This comes after the head of state, William Ruto declared three days of national mourning in honour of the 18 students who died in the fire tragedy.

 

He outlined that during the period, starting Monday, September 9, 2024 to Wednesday, September 11, the Kenyan and the East African Community (EAC) shall be flown at half-mast at State House, all Kenyan diplomatic missions and public buildings and posts among others.

 

“As your President, I pledge that the difficult questions that have been asked such as how this tragedy occurred and why the response was not timely will be answered fully, frankly, and without fear or favour,” President Ruto assured.

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