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Government's tough response after the murder of pregnant university student

mary kulundu

September 5, 2018 10:54 AM

Government speaks

Government spokesman Eric Kiraithe has responded to the brutal murder of Sharon Otieno, a second-year Medical Records and Information student at Rongo University, who was abducted alongside Nation journalist Barrack Oduor.

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In a statement seen by Pulselive.co.ke, Mr. Kiraithe described the abduction as an attempted murder which ended up in the demise of Sharon.

He stated that investigations have been launched and those found culpable will face the full force of the law.

"As we mourn this untimely death, we take this opportunity to assure the public, and the media fraternity in particular that this matter will be expeditiously investigated and the perpetrators of this heinous crime will be made to face the full force of the law," the statement read.

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On Wednesday morning, the lifeless body of Sharon was found in Kodera Forest.

Also read: What pregnant university student revealed to Nation Journalist before the brutal murder

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