Authorities in Muhoroni Sub-County apprehended a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) examinee on Tuesday for accusations of assault, threatening to kill, and carrying cannabis.
The suspect, 19-year-old Stephen Biko Olan’go, was detained at Menara Academy Secondary School following a series of concerning incidents involving another candidate.
According to a report filed with the Muhoroni Police Post, the issues began on November 16, 2024, when Olan’go allegedly attacked a classmate during an altercation.
Olan’go suffered a head injury during the incident and was treated at Muhoroni Hospital before being released.
The situation intensified on the evening of November 19, when Olan’go reportedly armed himself with a knife and made threats to kill another candidate.
Police received a distress call from the school at approximately 8:30 p.m. and subsequently apprehended Olan’go.
A knife was located in the suspect’s pants pocket, and a search of his dormitory revealed a hacksaw frame and a hammer concealed under his pillow.
Additionally, officers found two grams of cannabis sativa in his possession.
He has been taken to the Muhoroni Police Post, where he is currently being held as the investigation proceeds.
Olan’go is anticipated to face multiple charges, including assault, making threats to kill, and possession of cannabis sativa.
