Mourning again: Fresh tragedy for Vokoli Girls as Form 3 student killed at home
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- Laura Ameu, a Form Three student at Vokoli Girls' School, was reportedly killed during a suspected robbery at her family home in Lurambi
- Robbers allegedly threatened to kill Laura unless her father handed over money, unaware the teenager had already been attacked
- Laura's reported death comes less than three months after another student from the same school reportedly died following a medical emergency
A Form Three student at Vokoli Girls' School in Vihiga County has reportedly died after suspected robbers struck her family's home in Lurambi, Kakamega County, on the night of Wednesday, August 19.
The student, identified as Laura Ameu, was allegedly attacked during the robbery before the intruders moved to her parents' room, where they demanded money and threatened the family.
Family Left in the Dark
According to accounts circulating after the incident, the attackers issued a chilling warning to Laura's father: "Bring the money or we will kill your daughter."
What makes the circumstances especially painful is the allegation that, by the time those words were spoken, the teen had already been fatally attacked.
Laura's father reportedly told the robbers he had no cash and handed over mobile phones in an attempt to comply.
The family was allegedly unaware of what had happened to their daughter at that point, making the discovery that followed all the more devastating.
The circumstances surrounding Laura's death are expected to be investigated by the relevant authorities. Police had not yet released a detailed official statement on the incident at the time of writing.
Grief for Vokoli Girls Fraternity
The tragedy has left staff, students and residents in the surrounding community struggling to come to terms with what happened.
For Laura's family and classmates, the grief is compounded by the brutal nature of what allegedly unfolded inside what should have been the safety of their own home.
The teenager is said to have been present in the house when the suspected robbers struck, turning an ordinary night into an unimaginable ordeal.
As investigators work to piece together exactly what happened and identify those allegedly responsible, Laura's death has renewed concern about the dangers families face during home invasions.
Another Vokoli Student Died Recently
Laura's reported death arrives less than three months after the Vokoli school community endured another heartbreak.
In June 2026, a Form Four student at the institution, identified as Mitchel, reportedly collapsed in the school's washroom in a medical emergency that turned fatal.
Mitchel, an orphan raised by a guardian, was rushed to Sabatia Hospital but passed away on the evening of Tuesday, June 16.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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