12 yr old dies while saving younger sister from rogue matatu driver in Thika- Embu road.
Sad as 12 yr old dies, trying to save the sister. According to eyewitnesses, the young boy was holding his sister’s left hand as they walked home in the company of four other school-going children when the matatu sped towards them.
Upon seeing the impending danger, the 12 yr old boy, ran in front of the sister and pushed her aside, to protect her from being hit.
The other children were shouting and screaming to alert the kids to get away from the matatu as well as get the attention of the driver.
Unfortunately, the rogue matatu driver rammed into two children ending their lives on the spot.
Speaking to Nation media, the father stated,”According to what the eyewitnesses recalled, my son is described to be a hero seeking to save his sister. It is a big loss to me and my wife who is yet to come to terms with their death.”
It is reported that the driver has just dropped off mourners, and was in hurry to go back and pick more passengers.
Gatanga Police Commander Lawrence Njeru noted that the driver of the matatu had been arrested but released on cash bail.
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