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University Student Jumps From 11th Floor, Leaves 4 Suicide Notes Behind

Annah Nanjala WekesabyAnnah Nanjala Wekesa
December 4, 2024
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A student at the United States International University (USIU) tragically died on Wednesday, December 4 morning.

The deceased, identified as 21-year-old Benedict Mberesero from Tanzania died in a suspected suicide at Qwetu Hostels, Aberdare Heights Two, in Kasarani.

According to a police OB obtained by The Kenya Times, Mberesero is believed to have jumped from the rooftop of the 11-storey building at around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.

“It was reported by the Qwetu USIU 4 security manager that today, at about 4:30 a.m., at Qwetu Hostels Abardare Heights Two, that one of the residents of the said building, namely Benedict Mberesero (now deceased), a Tanzanian national aged 21 years, is suspected to have committed suicide by jumping from the rooftop of an eleven-Storey building,” read the Police report in part.

A Police Crime Scene. Photo/Courtesy
A police crime scene. PHOTO/Courtesy

USIU Student Dies of Suicide

His lifeless body was found at the exit gate with visible injuries, including a fractured skull, broken arms, and a broken left leg.

The scene was visited by the SCCIO Kasarani, D/SCPC Kasarani, and other officers from Kasarani Police Station.

The body was found lying motionless at the exit gate on the floor. It had a fractured skull, a broken left leg, and broken arms.


Also Read: Mystery as Medic and His Lover Are Found Dead on a Mattress Holding Each Other


Details of the Four Suicide Notes

Police officers who visited the scene recovered four suicide notes addressed to his mother, brother, and sister.

The contents of four suicide notes and interviews with a colleague painted a picture of the distress endured by Mberesero.

According to reports, in the suicide notes, the deceased spoke about the unhappy home life marked by frequent quarrels.

Additionally, Mberesero’s phone, shoes, and room access card were found on the rooftop, indicating the point of his fall.

“Officers managed to find four suicide notes addressed to his mother, brother, and sister in his room,’ the report read further.

“It was also established that the deceased left his mobile phone, shoes, and room access card on the rooftop, from where he is suspected to have jumped.”

The scene was documented by the Kasarani Crime Scene Investigation team before the body was moved to the Kenyatta University mortuary for an autopsy.

The police also mentioned that investigations are ongoing as authorities seek to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.


Also Read: Details of Last Cryptic Message Sent by Medic Found Dead with Lover


Medic and Lover Found Dead

The news comes barely four days after a medic working at the Kisii Teaching Referral Hospital and a lady believed to be his lover was found dead on Friday, November 29, inside a rented house in Nyanchwa, Kisii County. 

According to an OB statement obtained by The Kenya Times, the police established that the deceased Vincent Bosire Nyambunde was a staff at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) while the other deceased was Angellah Moraa Ongeri aged 28 years who had recently arrived from the USA.

The landlady of the apartment they had rented, and the deceased medic’s cousin reported the case to the police after concerns about his whereabouts.

The room where the two were discovered had syringes, both used and unused, scattered across the floor, although the exact cause of their deaths remains unclear. 

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Annah Nanjala Wekesa

Annah Nanjala Wekesa

Annah Nanjala Wekesa is a journalist at The Kenya Times, with a passion for crafting news-worthy stories that leave a lasting impact. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media from Kisii University. She has honed her skills in the art of storytelling and journalism. Her passion lies in the art of storytelling that resonates with audiences, driving a commitment to delivering news-worthy stories through the lens of integrity and precision. She can be reached at [email protected]

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