The Kenya Medical Practitioners (KMP) police unit announced the arrest of five suspects in connection with the brutal killing of Patricia Kairu, a second‑year student at Kampala International University (KIU). Kairu was found dead on campus last week, sparking outrage among students and human‑rights groups. According to the police report, the suspects were apprehended after a coordinated operation that involved forensic analysis of DNA evidence and CCTV footage from the university’s dormitory. Prosecutors say the motive appears to be a personal dispute that escalated into violence. The university has called for a thorough investigation and pledged counseling services for the student body. Human Rights Watch has urged the authorities to ensure a transparent trial and to address the broader issue of campus safety in Uganda.
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