Meru University students have burnt two vehicles belonging to the institution while five other cars had their windows smashed and were overturned at the school’s parking lot.
The student’s went on a 30 minute rampage after the administration refused to grant their request for a meeting with Vice Chancellor Japhet Magambo.
According to a letter addressed to the administration, the students wanted to speak to the VC on June 30 about matters concerning the university’s hospital, emergency operation unit as well as issues to do with water shortages, and security.
A staff member said the strike was planned on Wednesday evening and was supported by the students’ council. Police were called to the scene after the administration got wind of the planned strike.
“Despite the presence of security the students managed to storm the administration block where they destroyed computers, stole hard discs and burnt cars before the police could respond”, said a staff member.
He said the students who were about a thousand in number overwhelmed security agents and escaped into the forest after destroying property.
While confirming the incident, Meru County Commissioner Wilfred Nyagwanga said they have instructed the Vice Chancellor to close the university indefinitely.
The County Commissioner said that the VC should have agreed to the meeting with the students and avoided the entire incident. He said no arrests have been made in regards to the incident and investigations are being carried out.
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