Police are investigating the mysterious death of a 23-year-old second-year student from Egerton University who succumbed to severe head injuries. Francis Pepela (Pictured), Egerton student who succumbed to head injuries after an alleged fracas at sports place. What happened to Francis Pepela? While the actual cause of his death is still unknown, Francis Pepela’s family was initially informed that their son was hit by a trailer, which resulted in severe head injuries. However, Lazarus Pepela, the deceased father, dismissed the information, stating that his son was actually in Kanduyi watching the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) football match the night before his untimely end. As Citizen Digital reported, eyewitnesses said that there was a fracas at the sports venue, which allegedly led to the accident. “Some of his friends are saying that there was a scuffle at the place that caused the head injuries. We don’t know what the fight was about. We expect that the information the witnesses give will help us find the cause of his death.” Police have detained two suspects linked to his death.
by Nancy Odindo